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 Specialist (m/w/d)

Location: Karlsruhe

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Erstellung von neuen sowie Anpassung von bestehenden Produkten für den Bereich Komplettfelder/-schränke gemäß der Anforderungen Enge Zusammenarbeit und Abstimmung mit dem Produkt Management, Engineering und der Fertigung Erzeugen der entsprechenden Produktdaten (3D/2D) sowie Begleiten des gesamten Entwicklungsprozesses Sicherstellen, dass die Produkte konsequent den Anforderungen gemäß Markttauglichkeit, Serienfertigbarkeit und Zwecktauglichkeit entsprechen Unterstützen und Durchführen von Tests zur Gebrauchstauglichkeit und Montage Mitarbeit bei Produktzertifizierungen

SHE Coordinator Construction (m/w/d)

Location: Karlsruhe

Branche: Internal Sales & Marketing

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

Zentrale Rolle bei der Projektabwicklung Überwachung von Bauprozessen, um einen sicheren Arbeitsplatz zu garantieren Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinatoren (SiGeKo) Implementierung effektiver Sicherheitsstrategien für die Baustelle Durchführung täglicher Sicherheitsrundgänge Ergreifen von Maßnahmen bei Sicherheitsverstößen Aufbau und Pflege enger Beziehungen zu Lieferanten Identifizierung potenzieller Risiken auf der Baustelle und Entwicklung von Strategien zu deren Minderung Erstellung und Überprüfung relevanter Dokumente zur Einhaltung gesetzlicher Anforderungen Aufrechterhaltung offener Kommunikationskanäle mit internen Teams, Stakeholdern, Lieferanten, Auftragnehmern und dem Projektmanagement Sicherstellung der Einhaltung relevanter Gesetze, Vorschriften und Industriestandards Tägliche Sicherstellung der Einhaltung der Brandschutzbestimmungen durch alle Beteiligten auf der Baustelle

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

Senior Construction Manager (m/w/d)

Location: Karlsruhe

Branche: Renewable Energy

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Steuerung und Überwachung von Bauprojekten im Bereich Straßenbau, Kanalbau und sonstiger Infrastrukturmaßnahmen Erstellung von Projektplänen, Zeitplänen und Budgetvorgaben Vorbereitung und Einreichung von Genehmigungsunterlagen bei Behörden Kommunikation und Verhandlungen mit Behörden und öffentlichen Einrichtungen zur Sicherstellung aller erforderlichen Genehmigungen Einhaltung rechtlicher Vorgaben und baurechtlicher Bestimmungen Auswahl, Beauftragung und Steuerung von externen Dienstleistern und Subunternehmen Überwachung der Leistungen hinsichtlich Qualität, Terminen und Kosten Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Arbeitssicherheits- und Umweltstandards Regelmäßige Kontrolle des Projektfortschritts und Erstellung von Statusberichten für interne und externe Stakeholder Identifikation und Management von Risiken sowie Erarbeitung von Lösungsvorschlägen bei Problemen Enge Zusammenarbeit mit internen Fachabteilungen wie Planung, Einkauf und Qualitätsmanagement sowie Abstimmung mit Architekten, Ingenieuren und Bauleitern

Construction Manager

Location: South Brisbane

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 5 years

Oversee projects and manage a team of project managers. Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and suppliers. Collaborate with the pre-contracts team to foster new business relationships. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Continuously monitor project performance and implement improvements. Coach and mentor staff to promote personal and professional growth. Foster a positive and collaborative team culture. While this is a currently a non EBA business, it will be highly regarded if the successful applicant has knowledge of industrial relations. This role will also require a strong understanding of project commercials. Duties: Collaborate with design managers to ensure projects are feasible and efficient. Manage multiple project teams and ensure effective communication and collaboration. Work closely with the pre-contracts team to foster new relationships with clients. Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Ensure projects comply with all relevant safety, health, and environmental standards. Continuously monitor project performance and implement improvements as needed. Oversee multiple project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively. Provide guidance and support to project managers and project teams to promote personal and professional growth. Foster a positive and collaborative team culture by promoting open communication and team building activities.

Head of Construction

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and regulations during fabrication process.Manages and ensures successful execution of relevant Compression Platform Complex Fabrication fabrication project components to meet prioritized objectives (Safety, Quality, Schedule, and others, as appropriate).To supervise and control the activities of the Contractor/Subcontractors related to the Topsides fabrication, Mechanical Completion to ensure that it complies with contractual requirements, project documentation and applicable International Standards.To check the constructability aspects, as well as the compliance to all technical requirements, of the deliverables provided by the Engineering Team Contractor.To review deviations to LNG construction standards for comments with Contractors / Subcontractors input, to deliver a consistent dossier (documents, materials, procured and fabricated items, precom/com dossiers, as built …) for the construction activities.Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required.Review Contractor’s progress reports and reports for all the activities, highlighting critical problems, drifts and dysfunctions if any.To Liaise with Contractors/Subcontractors for all structure subject, MC, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning to ensure the Contractors/Subcontractors progress follow up and reporting.Bring execution solutions that favour safe construction execution and transition to Commissioning activities.To lead and contribute to Risk Assessments kick off meetings and Pre-Job Meetings, technical meeting etc. as required in accordance with Company's referential.To participate to REX and Lessons Learned for the Company.Responsible for implementation of lessons learned from previous projects with LNG and/or Contractor, as well as capturing and communicating construction lessons learned for the current project.

Construction Superintendent

Location: Bagdad

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 4 years

Responsible for day-to-day support of the Owner's team construction including execution planning, phasing, constructability reviews, and continuing throughout the execution and commissioning phases of the project. Emphasis to be on jobsite health and safety, environmental protection and labor relations of major mining and metallurgical process facilities projects. The scope of this position includes all aspects of project construction supervision from planning stages through field execution and commissioning activities, with hand-off to the site operations team for beneficial operation. Reports to the Project Construction Manager. Works with required resources, both internal and external, necessary to accomplish required surveys, metallurgical testing, environmental support, and related construction activities to ensure successful completion of the work.

Construction Division Manager (Utilities)

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Review and approve Construction Execution plans, related procedures, specifications, deliverables and progress reporting prepared by the contractor.Undertake complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance to the team and stakeholders by bring solutions and provide support but not generate “micro-management” or unnecessary works to the team and/or the contractor.Identify problems quickly and determine root cause and develop plan to mitigate or resolve them.Utilize a systematic approach to problems solving that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of documentation that supports the resolution.Bring technical and execution solutions that favour a safe, but flawless construction execution and transition to commissioning activities.Organize and drive efforts of the team and stakeholders to achieve Project objectives.Work effectively within established procedures and participates in all important meetings and workshops (e.g., weekly and monthly meetings, 3D Model reviews, Constructability, Traffic and Completion Reviews).Guide construction efforts of 5-10,000 workers during construction activities at site 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.Ensure knowledge sharing by capturing and communicating lessons learned to support review teams and future projects.

Senior Construction Engineer

Location: .

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Participate in pre-FEED/Work Scoping site visit for constructability and brownfield inputs to the concept selection.Assist in framing/optimization/definition of key issues associated with critical lift, accessibility and execution deliverables for close tracking during engineering/procurement phase.Provide early schedule and unclassified cost inputs to Early Project Execution Plan (EPEP).Review Contractors SHE Plan. Lead Safety Walk.Identify issues & resolutions and types of safety incident investigation (e.g. Taproot).Understand reporting terminology and incentive program. Monitor Contractor safety performance.Monitor Contractor safety program and incentive.Participate in Conceptual Design Constructability Review, Brownfield Planning & Verification Checklist & Site Verification Exercise. Identify Risk Assessment Plan, key execution issues and respective resolutions.Apply quality management approach to ensure projects are executed in conformance with the established technical requirements and comply with QA/QC expectations.Identify fabrication shop inspection methodologies and basic inspection tools including Factory Acceptance Test.Participate in Independent Project Review or Cold Eye Reviews. Apply and capture Brownfield project execution lessons learned & best practices. Prepare and follow up approvals of Construction Interface Agreements and eMOCs.Confirm mechanical completion, safety and readiness to commence Commissioning or Startup or Hand Over. Review and approve As-Built drawings.Close-out all Interface Agreements and eMOCs. Confirm all deliverables received and perform all close out activities.Review and manage criteria for the fabrication and field erection sequences with respect to construction safety in general and SIMOPS in particular.Assess, implement and evaluate contractors construction techniques and adequacy of Contractors SHE or Safety Plan and Project Quality Plan. Manage offshore Shutdown and Non-Shutdown-based construction.Manage plant Shutdown and Non-Shutdown-based construction.Assess Contractors performance against prescribed plans using key metrics and identify remedial action plans via site verification (i.e. understand required labor disciplines & availability, yard facilities, installation sequencing, infrastructure and equipment requirements, welding procedures, metallurgy, etc.)Develop list of key or major equipment & tools (heavy equipment, hot tap machine, Offshore installation barge etc.).Develop strategy and ensure availability throughout project execution.Identify requirements and develop strategies and ensure availability of accommodation (labor camp, offshore POB etc.) and equipment & tools temporary storage for project execution.Coordinate the preparation, understand and challenge the schedule, estimate basis and assumptions.Define the activity breakdown level appropriate to the project phase and location (Shutdown and offshore).Analyze schedule and identify critical path.Analyze schedule and identify & develop mitigation or special schedule allowance or reserve against risks, uncertainties or constraints (heat index, offshore bad weather, site access etc.).Coordinate to benchmark against historical data & industry norms.Co-develop and coordinate the review and approvals of Invitation to Tender (ITT) including Scope of Work, Compensation, Incentives, Technical and Commercial Evaluation Criteria.Manage vendor prequalification and vendor selection ensuring all standards, technical requirement, operational and SHE requirements are met

Construction Advisor

Location: Pinjarra

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

This 18-month civil construction program involves significant bulk earthworks, the placement of over 5,000m³ of concrete, construction of deep foundations, footings, pedestals, and complex suspended slab structures within a new process plant. Supervise and coordinate multiple civil contractors across a complex construction program Act as the key interface between Contractors, Engineering Service Providers (ESP), and internal project teams Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and relevant legislation Oversee QA/QC procedures, including ITP/ITR implementation and validation Lead hazard and risk assessments and ensure safety compliance is maintained across site Ensure all works are delivered in line with scope, technical specifications, project schedule and budget Monitor and report on contractor progress, resolve on-site issues, and manage scope changes Coordinate permits, approvals, and access with relevant stakeholders including operational and maintenance teams

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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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