Civil Works Site Manager

Location: DOHA BIP QFZA W4, Qatar
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
We have been present in Qatar for over 35 years and with over 350 employees to date and we are growing rapidly. Thales in Qatar is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Our people are working on two major urban rail projects; the Doha Metro and Lusail Tramway and providing security and communications systems for Hamad International Airport and Doha Port as well as delivering world-class In-Flight entertainment and Connectiivity systems.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work Package Planning & Scheduling:

Develop detailed work packages for civil engineering activities including excavation, foundations, concrete works, roadworks, drainage, and other related civil construction tasks. Coordinate scheduling to align with overall project timelines.

• Resource Management:

Ensure Subcontractors such as labor, materials, plant/equipment, and subcontractors required to execute civil works packages. Ensure optimal utilization to achieve maximum productivity.

• Execution Oversight:

Oversee daily execution of civil works on-site, ensuring adherence to engineering designs, specifications, safety standards, and environmental policies.

• Cost Control & Budget Management:

Monitor costs linked to civil works packages, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to keep expenditures within budget.

• Quality Assurance:

Ensure all works comply with quality requirements and project standards through regular inspections, testing, and reporting.

• Risk Management:

Identify potential risks and issues related to civil works execution and develop mitigation plans to address them proactively.

• Stakeholder Coordination:

Liaise with project managers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure smooth communication and coordination between all parties involved.

• Reporting & Documentation:

Prepare and maintain accurate progress reports, daily logs, work package documentation, and any necessary compliance records.

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

Enforce strict HSE policies on-site to safeguard the workforce and environment. Conduct safety briefings and ensure compliance to regulations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Qualification: Minimum 5-8 years experience in civil construction project management, preferably with work package management responsibilities.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proactive and able to anticipate scheduling issues ahead of time.

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

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