Construction Manager – Construction Supervision

Location: Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region’s most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organisation known for its high-calibre experience in the region's built environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead site-based supervision activities across structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines on this prestigious high-rise mixed-use development.

Reporting to the Resident Engineer, the Construction Manager will be responsible for managing discipline engineers and inspectors, coordinating contractors, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and driving construction progress in line with approved designs, specifications, Saudi authority requirements, and FIDIC-based contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day construction supervision activities across multiple towers and podium structures.
Manage and coordinate Structural, Architectural, and MEP supervision teams.
Monitor contractor performance, workmanship, sequencing, and productivity.
Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and authority approvals.
Review and oversee shop drawings, material submissions, and inspection requests.
Identify and escalate technical, commercial, and schedule risks.
Coordinate interfaces between trades on complex high-rise structures.
Support testing & commissioning and structured handover processes.
Contribute to progress reporting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination meetings.
Enforce strict QA/QC and HSE compliance standards.

Mandatory Project Experience Profile

Because this is a high-rise mixed-use development with towers up to 40 floors, candidates must have:

High-Rise Experience (Non-Negotiable)

Supervision or construction management experience on towers with 30+ floors minimum
Ideally, exposure to 40–50+ floor buildings

Experience managing:

High-rise structural systems
Deep foundations and large basements
Vertical transportation systems
Façade systems for tall buildings

Candidates with only low-rise, villa, or small-scale projects will not be considered.

Mixed-Use / Complex Developments experience must include:

Mixed-use developments OR
Hospitality / 5-star hotel projects
Large podium and basement structures

Single-discipline-only experience will not be sufficient.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
15+ years’ total experience with strong site-based construction supervision background.
Proven leadership on high-rise tower projects (30+ floors minimum).
GCC experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia
Experience managing multi-disciplinary supervision teams.
Strong understanding of FIDIC contract environments.
Experience managing contractors, sequencing works, and resolving site challenges.
Strong coordination, reporting, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-rise site environment.

Why Join Compass

Be part of the supervision leadership team on a landmark high-rise mixed-use development.
Work with a leading consultancy recognised for quality and delivery excellence.
Collaborative, professional environment with strong technical leadership.

Application

To express your interest, please submit your CV clearly highlighting:

High-rise tower experience (number of floors managed)
Mixed-use / hospitality projects
GCC / KSA experience
Current location and availability

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team for further discussion.

Website: www.compass-pc.com

Insta: @compass_pc

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Compass Project Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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