Civil Construction Manager

Job Title Civil Construction Manager
Reporting Line Project Director
Office Location Giza, Egypt (Hilton Project Site / Developer HQ)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Site Operations & Construction Governance:
Direct and monitor all on-site civil and structural construction activities executed by the Main Contractor, from deep foundations and earthworks to superstructure, facade, and civil finishing works.

·         Oversee the appointed Supervision Consultant to ensure the contractor's strict compliance with approved designs, building regulations, and Hilton’s global structural and safety standards.

·         Evaluate and approve the contractor's detailed construction execution plans, ensuring that all works are adequately sequenced, resourced, and executed in line with the project's master schedule.

·         Govern the activities of the main contractor and specialized civil subcontractors (e.g., piling, post-tensioning, structural steel), ensuring they meet the project's stringent quality and timeframe objectives.

·         Act as the client's lead technical authority on-site for all civil engineering matters, providing executive-level decisions and practical solutions to complex construction challenges (e.g., large-span ballrooms, etc).

Project Controls & Multi-Disciplinary Coordination:

·         Critically review the contractor’s project programs (baseline and updates), monitor actual progress against the plan, and enforce corrective action plans or recovery schedules where delays occur.

·         Serve as the primary client-side technical liaison ensuring seamless integration between the civil/structural works and MEP, Architectural, and luxury Interior Design packages.

·         Intervene to manage and resolve major on-site clashes, logistical constraints, and coordination disputes between different contractors, consultants, and disciplines to ensure harmonized project delivery.

·         Protect the developer's commercial interests by maintaining accurate records of site events, critically evaluating contractor claims for variations or Extensions of Time (EOT), and providing technical defense against unjustified claims.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

·         Audit and enforce a rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program through the supervision consultant, ensuring all civil works meet 5-star luxury standards without defects.

·         Champion a world-class health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture on-site, ensuring strict adherence to site safety policies and zero-tolerance for unsafe practices.

·         Ensure all construction activities are in full compliance with Egyptian Building Codes, local Giza/Cairo authority regulations, and international engineering best practices.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

·         Lead, mentor, and motivate the client’s internal on-site civil engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and proactive risk management.

·         Monitor the contractor's mobilization and resource allocation, ensuring the provision of an adequate and efficient workforce aligned with critical path priorities.

·         Chair regular executive progress meetings with contractors, supervision consultants, and project stakeholders to review performance KPIs, address bottlenecks, and report status to the Project Board.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Hard skills and experience:

·         Education: A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an internationally recognized university. A master's degree, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or Professional Chartership (CEng, P.Eng., or equivalent) is highly advantageous. Membership in the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate.

·         Experience: A minimum of 15+ years of progressive, post-graduate experience in civil construction management, with a proven track record delivering 5-star luxury hotels, high-rise buildings, or large-scale mixed-use developments.

·         Industry Background: Must possess a strong background working for major main contractors, later transitioning into a senior site-based Client Representative or lead PMC (Project Management Consultant) role.

·         International/Operator Exposure: Demonstrable hands-on experience in Egypt or the broader MENA region is essential. Experience delivering complex structural packages for global hospitality brands (e.g., Hilton, Marriott, Four Seasons) is a critical advantage.

·         Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of all aspects of civil and structural construction, particularly relevant to hotel developments (e.g., deep foundations/shoring in local soil conditions, advanced formwork systems, post-tensioned concrete, acoustic structural treatments). High proficiency in reviewing project management software (e.g., Primavera P6) and navigating BIM models.

·         Project Lifecycle Experience: Must have experience overseeing projects from site mobilization and enabling works through to structural topping-out and final handover.

Soft skills:

·         Leadership & Authority: An established and decisive on-site leader with the ability to command respect from tier-one contractors and consultants, driving complex projects to successful completion.

·         Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide swift, cost-effective solutions to on-site challenges without compromising Hilton’s quality standards or the original design intent.

·         Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively negotiating with contractors, reporting to developer boards, and liaising with local authorities.

·         Integrity & Commercial Acumen: An unwavering commitment to professional integrity, ethical conduct, and protecting the client's budget against inflated claims and sub-standard execution.

·         Ownership: A hands-on, results-oriented professional who takes full ownership of the project's civil and structural scope, driven by successful and safe delivery.