Title: Construction Manager (Civil, Infrastructure, Mixed use) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets." Construction Manager - Client Secondment LOCATION Abu Dhabi, UAE THE ROLE Seconded into, and reporting directly to, the Client's Development Team, the Construction Manager will provide input to Client Senior Management on construction delivery matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of assigned services and/or project components for the duration of the services. The role will monitor a number of Construction assets across a wide portfolio and include Contractor performance, coordinate interfaces, verify progress, and support the safe, timely and compliant execution of the works. Working within the Client Organisation, the Construction Manager will collaborate with planning, commercial, risk, design, quality and HSE functions to identify constraints, resolve delivery issues and provide accurate, evidence-based reporting. The objective is to maintain control of site delivery, protect quality and safety, prevent schedule slippage and cost growth, and support successful testing, commissioning, handover and close-out. This seconded role offers a unique opportunity to represent KBR as an embedded member of the Client's team, co-located within the Client's offices. PROJECT DESCRIPTION KBR has been appointed under a framework secondment agreement with a semi-government organisation in Abu Dhabi to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects and assets through design, fit-out, refurbishment, and construction activities that contribute to Abu Dhabi's resilient infrastructure. This role is embedded within the Client's organisation as an integral member of the seconded team. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Provide day-to-day construction management oversight for assigned projects, work packages and site activities, coordinating closely with the Client, PMCs, designers, contractors and relevant authorities. Monitor contractor mobilisation, construction sequencing, logistics, temporary works, access arrangements and resource deployment against approved plans. Review and challenge construction programmes, look-ahead schedules and recovery plans, and verify reported progress against approved baselines and physical site conditions. Coordinate with planning and project controls teams to identify emerging delays, critical-path impacts and required mitigation actions. Monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, permits and applicable codes and standards. Promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture and coordinate with HSE teams to address non-compliance, high-risk activities and corrective actions. Oversee quality performance, including inspections, non-conformance reports, punch lists, testing records and close-out of corrective actions. Facilitate constructability reviews and coordinate resolution of design queries, requests for information, technical submittals and site instructions. Manage interfaces between contractors, utilities, stakeholders and adjacent projects to minimise disruption and prevent scope or access conflicts. Coordinate with commercial teams on change events, potential claims, site records, measured progress and the construction implications of proposed variations. Maintain accurate construction records and contribute to daily, weekly and monthly reporting, including progress, safety, quality, interfaces, constraints, risks and key decisions required. Support risk and opportunity management by identifying construction-related threats, assessing impacts and tracking mitigation actions to closure. Participate in progress, coordination, safety, quality and technical meetings, ensuring actions are clearly assigned and closed within agreed timescales. Monitor contractor readiness for testing, commissioning, operational readiness, asset transfer, taking-over and defects liability activities. Coordinate completion documentation, as-built information, operation and maintenance manuals, training, handover dossiers and close-out reports. Support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing effective construction practices across the programme. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline. Professional membership or certification such as PMI-PMP, Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB), Professional Engineer, Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, or equivalent is desirable. Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial site-based construction management experience on major civil, infrastructure or mixed-use development projects. At least 3 years in a Construction Manager position with responsibility for contractor oversight and multidisciplinary interfaces. Demonstrable experience of construction methodology, logistics, temporary works, sequencing, testing, commissioning, handover and project close-out. Working knowledge of planning and scheduling, project controls, cost and change management, risk management, quality assurance and construction reporting. Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements within a variety of construction programmes. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, programmes, technical submittals, method statements and contract requirements. Proven ability to manage contractors, resolve site issues, coordinate stakeholders and make timely, evidence-based recommendations. Experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise project reporting platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language capability is advantageous. COMPETENCIES Construction Delivery Health, Safety and Environment Quality Management Planning and Organizing Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Commercial Awareness Risk and Issue Management Reporting and Data Analysis Collaboration and Teamwork Customer Focus Continuous Improvement KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. 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