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 Manager (m/w/d)

Location: Mannheim

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Sie übernehmen die Führung eines multidisziplinären Teams und stellen sicher, dass alle Aufgaben gemäß den Projektzielen umgesetzt werden. Sie sind verantwortlich für die Koordination und Kontrolle der beteiligten Subunternehmen, um die reibungslose Umsetzung der Bauarbeiten zu gewährleisten. Sie sorgen dafür, dass alle Arbeitsschritte gemäß den geltenden Sicherheitsvorschriften durchgeführt werden, um Unfälle und Verzögerungen zu vermeiden. Sie überwachen den Fortschritt des Projekts und achten darauf, dass die geforderten Qualitätsstandards eingehalten werden und das Projekt termingerecht abgeschlossen wird. Sie koordinieren und überwachen die Einhaltung der Montageverträge und sorgen für eine reibungslose vertragliche Abwicklung. Sie bereiten Ausschreibungen für Bauleistungen vor und steuern die Auswahl geeigneter Anbieter für das Projekt. Sie dokumentieren den Projektfortschritt in regelmäßigen Berichten und informieren das Management über den aktuellen Stand und mögliche Risiken.

Construction Specialist (w/m/d)

Location: Karlsruhe

Branche: Automotive

Expertise: Research & Development

Experience: 2 years

Entwicklung von mechanischen Verpackungen und Konzepten für Infotainment-Produkte im Automobilbereich Analyse und Bewertung von Kundenanforderungen (RFC, RFI, RFQ), spezielle OEM-Spezifikationen Durchführung der Konstruktion mit internen, externen oder Best-Cost-Country-Ressourcen Freigabe und Pflege von Dokumenten und Stücklisten nach Bedarf Sicherstellung der Qualität (termingerecht, funktionsgerecht, budgetgerecht) der mechanischen Lieferung, um Kunden- oder interne Anforderungen, Spezifikationen und Kostenziele zu erfüllen Vorbereitung von technischen Berichten und Präsentationen für Projektleiter oder funktionsübergreifende Teams Globale Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Abteilungen (z. B. Hardware, Fertigung, Beschaffung) während des Entwicklungsprozesses Technische Kommunikation mit Zulieferern in Bezug auf technische Themen, insbesondere Machbarkeitsstudien, DFM, Musterqualität und -verbesserung

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 Manager Verfahrenstechnik (w/m/d)

Location: Wuppertal

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 1 years

Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Sicherstellung, dass alle Apparate und Maschinen im Anlagenbereich sicher, gesetzes- und vorschriftenkonform sowie kostenoptimal betriebsfähig der chemischen Produktion bereitgestellt werden können Darüber hinaus erarbeiten Sie nachhaltige Reparaturkonzepte, inklusive Kosten- und Terminplanungen Auch die Durchführung von Schadensanalysen und die Entwicklung von Konzepten zur Optimierung der Anlagenverfügbarkeit fällt in Ihren Aufgabenbereich. Sie werden nach Einarbeitung größere sowie komplexere Neubau- und Instandhaltungs-Projekte im Anlagenbereich koordinieren

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.

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.

Head of Onshore Construction

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Focal point at site, for promoting and implementing safety Focal point at site, for promoting and implementing safety on construction site. Implement the safety observations reporting and monitoring.Lead the onshore construction team and keep the team committed to targets defined by the project management Assist Offshore Project Division Manager Pipelines in executing Project responsibilities for the onshore scope of work.Anticipate, prepare and manage all construction, liftings and shore related activities of the Project, to ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope, budget and schedule.Ensure coordination for onshore site activities and provide technical support with contractor, quality, safety, planning and engineering. Review EPCI Contractor documentation related to onshore construction and participate in Constructability reviews, Hazid / HAZOP and similar workshops during EPCI phase.Manage the construction input into gate deliverables and site implementation.Ensure Contractor onshore construction, shore pull, cable landing documents and other submittals are timely reviewed and approved in accordance with the contract requirements.Review and propose mitigation for construction aspects of the Risk Management Plan and monitor the mitigation when agreed.Review all onshore construction changes, including justification for cost and schedule impacts, in accordance with the PMOC procedure

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.

Construction Head - Barzan

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards. Assist Barzan B/F Contractor in the coordination of activities between subcontractors and SIMOPS related activities. Responsible and accountable to review, comment, and approve construction execution and related procedure specifications, and deliverables prepared by the Barzan B/F CONTRACTOR. Leadership and “work as a team” behaviour and attitude towards CONTRACTOR as its Subcontractors to achieve Project objectivesVisibility to the team, in particular, during the detailed design and engineering phase to influence on the technical decisions to better achieve flawless construction execution and transition to commissioning.Work in a dynamic multiple locations 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. 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 objectives. Bring solutions and provide support but not generate “micro-management” or unnecessary works to the Team and/or the /Barzan B/F 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 Construction Area Manager.Dealing with ad-hoc requests related to project operational and project logistics 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.

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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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