Construction Manager – Façade

Job Title: Construction Manager – Façade Specialist Location: Saudi Arabia Department: Construction Reports To: Project Director / Construction Director Job Summary The Construction Manager – Façade Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing all façade construction activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful execution, installation, quality control, and timely completion of façade systems. The role focuses on site execution, façade subcontractor management, technical coordination, and integration with structural, architectural, and MEP works. The Construction Manager plays a key role in delivering complex façade packages in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, safety standards, and contractual requirements on large-scale construction projects. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all façade construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, construction schedules, and quality standards. • Oversee the installation and execution of curtain wall systems, unitized and stick glazing, aluminum cladding, glass façades, architectural metal works, and other specialized façade systems. • Develop and implement façade construction execution plans, installation methodologies, method statements, and site work schedules. • Manage façade subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, and installation teams to ensure efficient project execution. • Coordinate façade construction activities with structural, architectural, civil, MEP, and other construction disciplines. • Review façade shop drawings, material submittals, technical specifications, and installation procedures. • Monitor façade fabrication, material procurement, delivery schedules, and installation readiness. • Ensure proper coordination of façade interfaces, structural supports, embeds, brackets, and fixing systems. • Identify and resolve technical issues, installation conflicts, design discrepancies, and site coordination challenges. • Coordinate with BIM and Engineering teams to resolve façade clashes and construction interface issues. • Monitor façade construction progress, manpower productivity, equipment utilization, and resource allocation. • Ensure compliance with façade performance requirements, including structural integrity, air and water tightness, thermal performance, and fire safety. • Oversee façade inspections, mock-up testing, material testing, and quality assurance procedures. • Coordinate façade testing activities, including air infiltration, water penetration, and structural performance testing, as required by project specifications. • Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and project milestones. • Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and Commercial teams to support façade construction activities. • Identify construction risks, delays, and potential installation issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions. • Prepare façade construction progress reports, site coordination updates, and management presentations. • Oversee façade completion, inspections, snagging, rectification works, and final handover. • Ensure façade construction activities are completed within the approved schedule, budget, quality, and HSE requirements. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline. • Minimum 15 years of relevant construction experience, including at least 7 years of specialized façade construction and site execution experience. • Minimum 5 years in a Construction Manager or senior façade construction management role. • Extensive experience working with reputable main contractors or specialized façade contractors on large-scale construction projects. • Proven experience in mega construction projects, luxury hotels, mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, commercial towers, or complex architectural developments. • Strong hands-on experience in façade installation, site execution, construction sequencing, and subcontractor management. • Comprehensive knowledge of curtain wall systems, structural glazing, aluminum cladding, unitized façades, and architectural metal works. • Demonstrated experience coordinating façade interfaces with structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines. • Strong understanding of façade fabrication, installation methodologies, material specifications, and performance testing. • Familiarity with international façade standards, including ASTM, AAMA, EN, and applicable Saudi Building Codes. • Previous GCC construction project experience is highly preferred. • Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), where applicable. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM coordination tools, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office applications. Skills & Competencies • Strong leadership and façade construction team management capabilities. • Excellent technical knowledge of façade systems, installation methodologies, and construction execution. • Strong construction planning, scheduling, and resource management skills. • Excellent problem-solving abilities and technical decision-making skills. • Strong understanding of façade structural interfaces, waterproofing, thermal performance, and installation tolerances. • Effective subcontractor management, site supervision, and construction progress monitoring. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder coordination skills. • Ability to manage complex façade construction packages and multidisciplinary interfaces. • Strong knowledge of façade quality control, inspection procedures, and performance testing requirements. • Ability to identify and mitigate construction risks, technical challenges, and project delays. • Strong commitment to quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental standards. • High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. Work Environment • Primarily based at construction project sites, with coordination at corporate offices as required. • Close collaboration with façade subcontractors, architectural and structural teams, engineering, BIM, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, consultants, and project management. • Fast-paced environment supporting large-scale, complex, and high-profile construction projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 15 years of relevant construction experience, including at least 7 years of specialized façade construction and site execution experience. Minimum 5 years in a Construction Manager or senior façade construction management role. Extensive experience with reputable main contractors or specialized façade contractors on large-scale projects. Proven experience in mega construction projects (luxury hotels, mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, commercial towers, or complex architectural developments). Strong hands-on experience in façade installation, site execution, construction sequencing, and subcontractor management. Comprehensive knowledge of curtain wall systems, structural glazing, aluminum cladding, unitized façades, and architectural metal works. Demonstrated ability coordinating façade interfaces with structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines. Strong understanding of façade fabrication, installation methodologies, material specifications, and performance testing. Familiarity with international façade standards (ASTM, AAMA, EN) and Saudi Building Codes. Previous GCC construction project experience preferred. Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) where applicable. Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM coordination tools, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.

Lead and manage all façade construction activities, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, schedules, and quality standards. Oversee installation and execution of curtain wall systems, unitized and stick glazing, aluminum cladding, glass façades, architectural metal works, and other façade systems. Develop and implement façade construction execution plans, installation methodologies, method statements, and site work schedules. Manage façade subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, and installation teams. Coordinate façade activities with structural, architectural, civil, MEP, and other disciplines. Review façade shop drawings, material submittals, technical specs, and installation procedures. Monitor fabrication, procurement, delivery schedules, and installation readiness. Ensure coordination of interfaces, structural supports, embeds, brackets, and fixing systems. Identify and resolve technical issues, clashes, design discrepancies, and site coordination challenges. Coordinate with BIM and Engineering teams to resolve clashes. Monitor progress, manpower productivity, equipment utilization, and resource allocation. Ensure compliance with performance, including air and water tightness, thermal performance, and fire safety. Oversee inspections, mock-up testing, material testing, and QA/QC procedures. Coordinate testing (air infiltration, water penetration, structural performance) as required. Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual obligations. Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and Commercial teams. Identify risks and implement corrective actions. Prepare progress reports and management presentations. Oversee completion, inspections, snagging, rectification, and handover.