Construction Manager – Freelance (m/f/d)

Your mission

The Construction Manager will lead site-based activities from planning and mobilisation through installation, related operations, and demobilisation phases.

This is a temporary freelance role for the below-mentioned duration. Candidates must have all required documentation, permits and/or visas in place to legally work in Saudi Arabia for the duration of the assignment.

Duration: ASAP-end of May 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Manage all construction and site installation activities fortheassigned project.
• Develop and oversee construction schedules in line with overall project timelines.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, subcontractors, and material requirements.
• Ensure all works are delivered according to project specifications and drawings.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actionswhererequiredtomaintainprogramme milestones.
• Support value engineering initiatives andidentifyefficiencies in delivery.

Site Management

• Lead day-to-day site operations during build-up and dismantle periods.
• Ensure effective supervision of contractors, suppliers, and freelance crews.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality and compliance standards.
• Maintainaccuratesite records, reports, and progress updates.
• Manage sitelogistics, access control, storage, and installation sequencing.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong health and safety culture across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits, venue requirements, and company HSE policies.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and risk assessments.
• Review and approve method statements and construction documentation.
• Investigate and report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary construction point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project managers, production teams, designers, venue representatives, and clients.
• Attend project meetings and provide construction progress updates.
• Resolve site-related issues quickly and professionally.

Budget & Commercial Oversight

• Monitor construction-related budgets and labour costs.
• Review supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Supportprocurement planning and resource allocation.
• Support change management and variation tracking processes.

Your profile

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in construction management/civil engineeringwith exposure to projectsinthe Middle East.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and site management practices.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documentation.
• Experience managing subcontractors,freelanceandlabour teams.
• Ideally, you are already based in Saudi Arabia and speak fluent Arabic.

Why us?

• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.