Assistant Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in overseeing the execution of construction supervision projects across different regions.
• Monitor and track project progress, manpower deployment, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with contracts.
• Assist in preparing operational plans, project budgets, and resource allocation for CMS projects.
• Coordinate between project teams, technical disciplines, and head office functions (HR, Finance, Contracts, Procurement).
• Review and consolidate progress reports, KPIs, and dashboards from supervision sites for management review.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards on all supervised projects.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, supporting the Operations Manager in addressing operational matters.
• Contribute to recruitment planning, mobilization, and demobilization of supervision staff as per project requirements.
• Support audits, quality control assessments, and corrective action implementation across supervision projects.
• Identify operational risks and challenges, and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in construction management, site supervision, or operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership/support role.
• Strong understanding of Saudi construction industry standards, regulations, and codes.
• Experience with mega and giga projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and MS Office Suite.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.