Construction contractors are great managers who enjoy guiding construction projects to completion and actively engaging with customers. They are passionate about building and juggling many tasks at a time and can oversee the design and building of a range of structures. Alongside the engineers who design structures, construction contractors are essential to ensuring that infrastructure around the world gets built on time, meets customers’ demands, and is done safely.

Construction contractor responsibilities span project management, team management and construction. They oversee every part of a building construction project, from start to finish. Construction contractors must plan all the important development and implementation details and plan out construction equipment and materials to be used.

They are also responsible for various construction management processes, including the procurement of supplies and equipment, coordination of subcontractors to carry out specialized tasks like electricity or heating and ventilation. In addition, they must ensure funds are available to keep the project moving and prepare regular progress reports. The contractor must also manage the teams in terms of size and technical expertise, as well as payroll for their own employees and subcontractor payments.

Construction contractors must be quick thinkers, able to anticipate and plan for possible changes and having a risk management strategy in place to deal with it. They must also ensure that the plans, workers and local laws or codes all adhere to the scope of the building project. At the end of the building project, construction contractors are responsible for reviewing it all and making sure everything is correct. Construction contractors often work closely with construction engineers, civil engineers, and other specialists, to guide the building work as specified.

Construction contractor jobs are frequently available in the construction industry where building on any scale happens. They can help build homes, offices, bridges, skyscrapers, and other large buildings like tunnels, power plants, dams, and beyond. There is never a dull moment on a construction site, making this career of contracting perfect for those who like to juggle many challenges and deadlines.

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Construction Supervisor Verfahrenstechnik (m/w/d)

Location: Mannheim

Branche: Pharmaceuticals

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 2 years

In Ihrer Funktion als Fachbauleiter mit dem Schwerpunkt verfahrenstechnische Anlagen sind Sie für die termin- und qualitätsgerechte Abwicklung von Montageaufträgen im Rohrleitungsbau und der Apparatemontage verantwortlich. Sie nehmen an Modellbesprechungen teil und sind mit der fachlichen Führung und der Kontrolle der Kontraktoren betraut. In diesem Zuge arbeiten Sie die in Ihrem Bereich nötigen Montagekonzepte unter Berücksichtigung von Projektbeteiligten inkl. Lieferanten aus. Im Rahmen der Montagephase sind Sie für die Einteilung des ausführenden Montagepersonals verantwortlich und beachten dabei die vorgegebenen Sicherheitsbedingungen vor Ort.

Construction Supervisor (Mechanical)

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Facilitate issuance of necessary permits when requested by Contractors.Check, inspect and test completed project work. Ensure and follow up completion and clearance of all Punch List items.To prepare daily report of activities and inform asset holders (as per approved distribution matrix) of the progress / constraints and look ahead.Works closely with PE and other Construction Supervisors.Report to Senior Construction Supervisor on main issues, events at site, progress reporting, trends and recommendation for improvement.Accountable for supervising contractor’s work that is in progress, inspecting work, reporting problems and preventing accidents occurring as a result of negligence, by enforcing safety standards on the work site.Liaise and report with the QC Inspector on quality related matters.Liaise with the HSE Supervisor on safety related matters.Prepare and categorize punch list and ensure that all punch list items are cleared by the contractors.Co-ordinate pre-commissioning activities and assist during commissioning of facilities.Initiate Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCC), and support commissioning team in other hand over certificates.

Construction Supervisor (Electrical)

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Review the project planning and scheduling for projects during the construction phase, identify any construction slippage, and assist in optimizing the contractors’ resources.Review construction method statements, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and endorse red-marked as-built drawings and construction dossiers.Assist in contractors’ mobilization and demobilization.Ensure that safety regulation for contractors, project safety plans and State of Qatar’s environmental regulations are understood and followed by the contractors.Control and endorse work permits for project work.Inspect construction works and materials in accordance with project quality plans and inspection & test plans (ITPs).Co-ordinate with concerned parties to resolve routine site issues and refer technical queries to senior construction supervisor.Update daily and weekly construction progress reports for assigned projects and verify contractors’ progress statements for accuracy.Attend weekly progress meetings for assigned projects.Prepare and categorize punch list and ensure that all punch list items are cleared by the contractors.Co-ordinate pre-commissioning activities and assist during commissioning of facilities.Initiate Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCC), Handover Certificate (HOC), Acceptance Certificate (AC), and facilitate the issuance of Project Completion & Discharge Certificates.Assist in the development of Qatari Engineers.Inspect construction works and materials in accordance with project quality plans and inspection & test plans (ITPs).Co-ordinate with concerned parties to resolve routine site issues and refer technical queries to senior construction supervisor and project engineer.Update daily and weekly construction progress reports for assigned projects and verify contractors’ progress statements for accuracy.

Contruction Manager

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 5 years

Strategic Oversight: Develop and implement robust construction strategies that align with the project's objectives and client expectations. Ensure that methodologies and approaches are innovative and reflective of industry best practices. Leadership Excellence: Provide visionary leadership to guide project teams towards successful outcomes. Foster a collaborative and high-performance environment to drive team efficiency and morale. Construction Methodology: Implement modern construction practices to ensure that all assigned work meets client expectations, adheres to company objectives, and fulfills contractual obligations. Subcontractor Management: Approve the engagement of subcontractors, manage their work to achieve project outcomes, and handle all significant subcontractor variations. Supervisory and Cost Management: Ensure appropriate supervisory levels, manage construction costs, and oversee schedule and change management processes. HSE Compliance: Integrate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and risk controls into all construction planning and processes. Financial Oversight: Manage contract, commercial, and financial risks, forecast costs and revenues accurately, take corrective actions as per organization authority and reporting frameworks, and maximize the project's profit margin. Policy Adherence: Execute all responsibilities in strict accordance with organization policies, processes, systems, and procedures.

Offshore Construction Supervisor

Location: Monaco

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 3 years

Ensure operations are performed efficiently in accordance with the approved task plans delivered by the Installation engineer via tool box talks. In respect of the guidance of the Offshore Construction Manager, ensure a smooth synchronization over the 2 shifts. Identify the technical issues and escalate them as appropriate, to ensure early resolution and to facilitate the execution. Log and report progress on the encountered issues during the shifts. Supervise the implementation of the corrective actions. Ensure that your pre-shift scenario is properly prepared. When applicable, provide guidance and technical support to the office Installation team. Ensure effective communication and clarify grey zone with Installation Project Engineer / Offshore Construction Manager when things are not clear in task plans. Run risk assessment and tool box talks ensuring the different departments are working together to ensure safety and efficiency during execution of task plans. Cascade the safety rules and ensure that the rules are understood and applied by the team. Anticipate the necessary safety training for the team and report the needs to the HSE advisor. Supported by the HSE advisor, continually maintain a high level of awareness on HSSE topics and procedures amongst the team via training, awareness sessions etc. Supervise the operations within the various offshore units: Diving/ ROV Supervisor/ Bridge team/ Deck team/Field Engineer/Third parties.

Construction Site Lead(lead- E&I)

Location: Bangalore

Branche: Oil & Gas

Expertise: Engineering & Design

Experience: 4 years

Position: Construction Site Lead(lead- E&I);YOE: 5 to 10 Years;Contract: On Contract Role;Location: Bangalore.

Construction Superintendent – Lifting & Rigging Night Shift

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Responsible and accountable to review, comment, and approve construction execution and related procedure specifications, and deliverables prepared by the CONTRACTORLeadership and “work as a team” behaviour and attitude towards CONTRACTOR as its Subcontractors to achieve Project objectivesVisibility to the team to better achieve safe construction execution and transition to commissioning.Work in a dynamic multiple locations team environment that has high expectations for Project Execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performances, which requires the incumbent to demonstrate capacity to take workload, work with accuracy, take initiatives, be inventive and have the ability to multi-task.Working effectively within established procedures and participates in all important meetings and workshops (e.g. weekly and monthly meetings, 3D Model reviews, Constructability, Construction and Completion Sequence Reviews).Strong ability to influence others who are not in his direct control to achieve Project objectivesBring solutions and provide support but not generate “micro-management” or unnecessary works to the Team and/or Contractor. Be inventive to bring technical and execution solutions that favor safe construction execution and transition to commissioning activities.Facilitate periodic meetings with the PMT and contractors as necessary.Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Construction Superintendent or Construction Division Manager.Dealing with ad-hoc requests related to project operational and project logistics activities.

Head of Construction

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Responsible and accountable within his area to review and approve Construction Execution and related procedures, specifications and deliverables prepared by the Contractor.Leadership and “work as a team” behaviour and attitude towards Contractor as well as its Subcontractors to achieve Project objectives.Visibility to the Team in particular during the detailed design and engineering phase to influence on the technical decisions so as to achieve a flawless construction execution and transition to commissioning. Works in a large fully integrated but complex Project environment in which the incumbent strives to achieve best in class Safety, Health, Environmental & Security performances by creating a culture that encourages everyone to perform their best every day on every task.Working in a highly visible Project environment with large capital exposure for Contractor, its Vendors and Subcontractors.Working with an Contractor organized as a Joint Venture that require additional skills to ensure that the Contractor JV Directorate serves the interests of the Operating Centres that will require a close coordination and interaction with the Project Manager and the Area Division Manager(s).Working effectively within established procedures and participates in all important meetings and workshops (e.g. weekly and monthly meetings, 3D Model reviews, Constructability and Completion Reviews).Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless Project Execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performances, which requires the incumbent to demonstrate capacity to take workload, work with accuracy, take initiatives, be inventive and have the ability to multi-task as essential skills.Demonstrates willingness to tackle a variety of tasks in response to evolving Project needs.Strong communication and interaction with others skills, concise in addressing and reporting on issues pertaining to his area.Managerial and leadership skills bringing the Contractor and the various stakeholders to work as a Team driven by the same objectives.Strong team leadership and collaboration skills, integrity, interpersonal understanding, self-confidence, and fairness.Strong ability to influence others who are not in his direct control to achieve Project objectives.Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance to the Team and Stakeholders – bring solution and provide support but not generate “micro-management” or unnecessary works to the Team and/or the Contractor. Ability to identify problems quickly and determine root cause and develop plan to mitigate or resolve them.Ability to utilize a systematic approach to problems solving that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of documentation that supports the resolution.Takes initiative, based on experience to deliver timely results.Be inventive, in particular when at Site, to bring technical and execution solutions that favour a safe, but flawless construction execution and transition to commissioning activities.

Project Construction Manager (w/m/d)

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 5 years

The Project Construction Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of FPSO projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a hands-on approach, with the ability to manage and oversee multiple aspects of the project, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Construction Specialist (Civil, Structural & Project Engineering)

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Review construction sequence, work plans, pre-task planning and method statements to ensure comprehensive safety and feasibility.Provide Company representation in monitoring and coordinating site activities of the Contractor and its subcontractor(s).Reports on the construction activities, progress, areas of concern and mitigating actions. Participates in appropriate weekly construction discipline review meetings.Monitor and assist the Contractor and subcontractor(s) in the implementation of site-specific SHE programs to meet safety improvement strategy & objectives, emergency response and evacuation drill programs.Participate in incident/accident investigation under the SHE Coordinator in the area.Ensure construction work is carried out in accordance with rules, regulations, and standards and permit to work procedures as applicable.Review work and inspection results to ensure compliance with Contract requirements. Interface and coordinate with Field Engineering and QA/QC sections.Report and record potential change order requests to assist in claims avoidance.Attend PMC and CLT Completions meetings to provide assistance in Mechanical Completion, punch list clearing, Commissioning, and Start-up activities as required facilitating construction deliverables for these activities.Maintain Construction focus and overview of civil, earthwork and structure fabrication supporting priority completions schedules.Work with Construction superintendents and engineers to develop and maintain overall construction and completion metrics to track PMC/Completions construction deliverables.

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Common construction contractor responsibilities

A construction contractor is responsible for performing a range of construction management tasks. Responsibilities may include:

  • Managing and guiding construction project planning and design;

  • Managing the building durable structures according to specifications and plans;

  • Planning and procuring appropriate materials for construction based on specifications;

  • Identifying and resolving any issues arising during building;

  • Managing an effective construction schedule with timing and milestones;

  • Preparing progress reports and appraisal reports;

  • Collaborating with customers, engineers, specialists, and construction workers to build the desired structures;

  • Hiring subcontractors to carry out specific tasks, such as electricity or plumbing installation;

  • Tracking progress and reporting on same;

  • Delivering results in line with agreed construction project timelines and budgets;

  • Delivering construction outputs in compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;

  • Assuring the safety and security of team members;

  • Engaging regularly with the customers;

  • Traveling to construction sites to observe and manage construction.

Qualifications for construction contractors 

Construction contractors should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar engineering discipline. In some countries, a construction contractor license may also be required.

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

  • 2-5+ years of construction contracting experience;

  • Some experience in areas like carpentry, tiling, plumbing, electricity is needed;

  • Solid understanding of construction materials and methods;

  • Excellent analytical skills;

  • Proven experience in project and team management;

  • Experience with diverse computer software;

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members.

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