Head of Construction - Airports

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Organizing the on-site project team and allocating responsibility for HSE, site supervision, and document control procedures.
• Assist with Reviews and analysis of all claims submitted by the Contractor.
• Adopts a proactive working and safety policy.
• Establishes a good working relationship with all stakeholders across the project team and construction teams.
• Adopts a fair and reasonable approach in dealing with contractual disputes.
• Recognizes and shows appreciation of individual staff accomplishments.
• Offers advice and guidance on how individuals' performance can be improved
• Provides support and follow-up on issues regarding staff problems.
• Ensures the quality of the work through implementing inspection procedures
• Provides assistance and support to the project team in technical matters, including constructability, procurement, and shop drawings.
• Demonstrate proactive awareness and reporting of the overall progress of the works, and work closely alongside the contractor(s) to mitigate against program issues
• Maintains regular contact with the Project Controls team regarding matters related to costs and the program.
• Communicates effectively with the Client and other Stakeholders on all matters that may impact Contract duration or Contract Value
• Advises clients on any contractual matters and provides recommendations for resolving contractual disputes.
• Work closely with the project team and Main Contractor(s) to coordinate all interfaces between the various contractors working on and adjacent to the project site.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Preferably years 20+ and Minimum (15+ and strong profile) in fast-track large-scale development projects, preferably airport projects in the GCC.
• Effective leadership and high commitment to achieving goals.
• Must be familiar with contractual matters related to construction projects and have a good working knowledge of the FIDIC Yellow and Red Books.
• Must have previous consultancy experience in a PMCM (Program Management, Construction Management) environment.
• Record of implementing continuous improvement on site and supporting capacity building/talent development in a construction environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).