Talent Pool - Senior Construction Manager - PMC

Company Introduction:

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Positions Summary:

The Senior Construction Manager will oversee all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with design specifications and contractual requirements. The role involves supervising construction teams, coordinating multiple disciplines, and managing contractor performance to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency. The manager will lead site operations, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with planning, quality, and cost control teams to support successful project delivery.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day construction activities and site operations to ensure alignment with project goals.

• Supervise construction teams and monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contracts, design, and specifications.

• Review and approve method statements, work programs, construction sequencing, and logistics plans.

• Ensure adherence to all HSE policies and procedures, proactively managing site safety and risk mitigation.

• Coordinate across multiple disciplines (civil, MEP, structural, architectural) to ensure effective site integration.

• Attend and lead regular site coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

• Monitor progress against schedule, identify variances, and recommend recovery actions.

• Work closely with planning, quality, and cost control teams to support integrated project delivery.

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.

• Assist in resolving technical issues and providing site-level leadership for construction challenges.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 20 years of relevant construction experience, including 5+ years in a senior management or lead role.

• Strong background in managing contractors and overseeing field execution on large-scale infrastructure/building projects.

• Experience in a PMC or engineering consultancy environment preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of international standards (e.g., FIDIC), project controls, and local construction regulations.

• Excellent leadership and contractor management skills

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing

• Proactive approach to quality assurance and health & safety compliance

• Effective communication and coordination abilities

• Skilled in progress tracking and site reporting tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)