Senior Construction Manager - Middle East
SRT Marine Systems plc · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Austin, TX
Job highlights
- Manage construction projects in the Middle East.
- Ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams.
- Review civil designs and construction processes.
- Requires extensive Middle East construction experience.
About the role
About SRT Marine Systems plc
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.
The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies (MDA), products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.
SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry.
About the Role: Senior Construction Manager
SRT is recruiting for a Senior Construction Manager, who will be an integral colleague as part of the project team. You will be at the forefront of working with our customers for the build and national integration of our system. Our projects are typically long-term initiatives, implemented in phases to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
In the role of Senior Construction Manager, you will collaborate with customers, the project team, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors through the design and project phases to deliver safe and suitable scope of works in line with project objectives.
Due to the nature of the project, you must have extensive previous working experience in the Middle East and you will be required to work “in-country” for the duration of the project. We are open to Expats willing to relocate to, or work on rotation in, the Middle East for this role.
Key Responsibilities - Senior Construction Manager
- Visit project sites regularly to ensure adherence to project design and build/construction.
- Drive a Safety by Design approach for our projects.
- Act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) or equivalent where appropriate and required (project dependent).
- Ensure build/construction and design processes are reviewed, communicated, and implemented.
- Identify required deviations from processes and ensure appropriate exceptions processes are implemented.
- Lead and review various civil project build/construction and designs, including reinforced concrete design and detailing, site design and enablement, land development, drainage systems, and building and structure installation.
- Maintain compliance with CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the designs.
- Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval as required.
- Assist in managing the tender process, interpret scope of works, and provide advice and expertise.
- Support the advancement of engineering build and design delivery for the teams, focusing on upskilling and software utilization.
- Contribute to the development and updating of design aids and computer programs and assist in analyzing new build and design concepts.
Experience - Senior Construction Manager
- Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
- Strong, proven experience in the civil engineering industry and the management and design of civil or geotechnical engineering works.
- Experience of civil build, construction, and design for communication towers, data centers, etc., would be highly beneficial.
- Experience of international build, construction, and design knowledge would prove highly beneficial.
- IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to suit the customer.
Benefits
- Market-leading benefits package supporting in-country living and travel.
- Private health and travel insurance.
- Support provided if your family wishes to join you in-country.
SRT Marine plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Key skills/competency
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Project Delivery
- Safety by Design
- Design Review
- International Projects
- Middle East Experience
- CDM Regulations
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Senior Construction Manager
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Project Management
- Marine Surveillance
- Maritime Domain Awareness
- Middle East
- International Projects
- Safety by Design
- CDM Regulations
- Design Approval
- Team Leadership
- UK Company
- Global Customers
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your extensive Middle East construction experience and civil/geotechnical engineering qualifications. Emphasize project delivery, safety management, and design review skills relevant to SRT Marine Systems plc.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Clearly state your suitability for the Senior Construction Manager role, referencing specific projects in the Middle East and your understanding of their marine surveillance systems.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with civil build, construction, and design, particularly for communication towers and data centers, and your familiarity with CDM regulations.
- Demonstrate cultural fit: Research SRT Marine Systems plc's commitment to innovation and customer collaboration. Showcase your excellent communication skills and adaptability to diverse customer needs.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the essential qualifications for the Senior Construction Manager role at SRT Marine Systems plc?
- The Senior Construction Manager role at SRT Marine Systems plc requires a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, extensive proven experience in the civil engineering industry, and a strong background in managing and designing civil or geotechnical works. Previous experience with civil build, construction, and design for structures like communication towers and data centers is highly beneficial, as is international construction experience.
- Is prior experience in the Middle East a mandatory requirement for this Senior Construction Manager position?
- Yes, extensive previous working experience in the Middle East is a mandatory requirement for this Senior Construction Manager position at SRT Marine Systems plc. You will be required to work 'in-country' for the duration of the project, and the company is open to expats willing to relocate or work on rotation in the Middle East.
- What kind of projects can I expect to work on as a Senior Construction Manager at SRT Marine Systems plc?
- As a Senior Construction Manager at SRT Marine Systems plc, you will be working on long-term initiatives focused on the build and national integration of their maritime domain awareness technologies and systems. These projects involve collaborating with customers and stakeholders through design and construction phases, ensuring safe and suitable scope of works are delivered.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Construction Manager at SRT Marine Systems plc?
- Key responsibilities for the Senior Construction Manager include visiting project sites, driving a Safety by Design approach, acting as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) when needed, reviewing and implementing build/construction and design processes, leading civil project builds, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting quality assurance reviews, and assisting with tender management and engineering design delivery.
- What IT skills are necessary for the Senior Construction Manager position at SRT Marine Systems plc?
- The Senior Construction Manager position at SRT Marine Systems plc requires IT literacy, specifically proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and CAD software. These tools are essential for managing project documentation, data analysis, and design reviews.
- What benefits does SRT Marine Systems plc offer for this Senior Construction Manager role?
- SRT Marine Systems plc offers a market-leading benefits package for this role, which includes support for in-country living and travel in the Middle East, private health insurance, and travel insurance. They also provide support for employees whose families wish to join them in-country.