Construction Manager

Job Description: Construction Manager

Location: North Africa (Full‑time, Site‑based / Office‑based as required)

Position Summary

The Construction Manager will oversee and manage all construction activities for high‑end hospitality projects across North Africa. The role requires deep experience in hotel construction, luxury fit‑out, joinery, FF&E, and decorative works. The selected candidate will report directly to the Project Manager and lead the construction team to ensure timely, high‑quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full construction lifecycle of hotel and hospitality projects, ensuring timely, high‑quality, and cost‑effective delivery.
• Supervise and direct the construction team, including engineers, supervisors, foremen, and site staff, ensuring proper coordination and workflow.
• Report directly to the Project Manager, providing regular updates on progress, risks, site issues, manpower, and material requirements.
• Organize and manage all logistics activities as the main contractor, including site access, material deliveries, storage, equipment allocation, and coordination with suppliers.
• Oversee all site activities, including civil works, architectural works, interior fit‑out, joinery installation, decorative finishes, and furniture coordination.
• Maintain strong communication and professional presentation with client representatives, ensuring trust, transparency, and alignment with project expectations.
• Review and validate construction drawings, shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, authority requirements, and international hospitality standards.
• Manage and monitor project schedules, manpower distribution, daily site operations, and subcontractor performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to approved design intent.
• Resolve technical issues, site conflicts, and design discrepancies through proactive coordination with consultants and design teams.
• Oversee joinery, millwork, FF&E, and decorative elements to ensure precision, craftsmanship, and alignment with approved mock‑ups.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, furniture, and specialist items.
• Lead progress meetings, prepare construction reports, and communicate key updates to senior management and clients.
• Organize and manage night‑shift operations when required to meet project deadlines or accommodate site constraints.
• Implement risk management strategies and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of proven experience in the GCC, with strong exposure to hotel construction, luxury fit‑out, joinery, FF&E, and high‑end interior works.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, interior finishing standards, and hospitality project requirements.
• Proven experience supervising construction teams and managing subcontractors and specialist vendors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills, with strong client‑facing abilities.
• Strong understanding of regional authority regulations, building codes, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts, solve problems quickly, and work under pressure, including night‑shift operations when required.
• High attention to detail, especially in joinery, decorative finishes, and luxury interior elements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, project management tools, and construction documentation workflows.

Please apply only if you meet the above qualifications and requirements.

Work Location: In person