Construction Manager - Egypt

Thank you for your interest in joining Alcazar Energy! Each role at our company offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the global shift towards sustainable energy. As you consider applying, reflect on how your unique skills, passion, and vision align with our mission to innovate and energize the world responsibly.

Reporting to: Project Execution Manager

Direct Reports: 2 (Site Engineers) / Site Consultants

Ensure that project site performance meets the required specifications, stays on schedule, adheres to contracts pricing and requirements, and follows company financial guidelines

Ensure compliance of project construction activities with Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations

Analyse, manage and mitigate project delivery risks

Oversee the performance on site, management of contractors involved and coordination with the rest of project team

Review the report on progress prepared by the Site Engineers and Owner’s Engineer

Review and validate the Contractor’s summary progress reports on construction and installation performance.

Coordinate and support to resolve any issues or problems related to logistics, heavy-lift operations, etc. that may have potential detrimental impacts of project progress as directed by the Project Execution Manager

Attend key progress, coordination and interface meetings with the contractors and owner’s engineer, report to Project Manager and Senior Management Team

Responsible for overseeing the contractors’ compliance with construction and erection activities specifications and standards, including civil works, electrical works and the installation of wind turbines

Responsible for overseeing the contractors’ compliance with construction specifications, technical standards, local regulations and Quality Management System

Support the Site Engineers as needed to review and prepare technical questions on the tender offer (support from the Engineering Team)

Ensure availability of programme indicating key environmental, planning, procurement, design, construction, commissioning and completion milestones

Oversee handover to O&M phase, ensuring all punch list items are completed and full site compliance is achieved

Manage resolution of any site technical matters on the projects that are escalated up from the Site Engineers

Ensure timely preparation, collection and handover of all as-built documentation, O&M manuals, commissioning certificates and record drawings

Support the Project Manager in managing contractual claims, variations and change orders

Contribute to the resolution of environmental, permitting and social issues at site level, coordinating when required with landowners, local communities, and authorities.

Qualification:

Degree in relevant engineering discipline; preferably Civil or Electrical

PMP Certification or Project Management qualification is desirable

Experience:

15 years of experience in managing site works for renewables or construction projects such as roads, overhead lines, substations and infrastructure; 5 of which at Construction Management level

Experience with managing international wind projects. Experience in Egypt is desirable

Job Specific Skills:

Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and able to work with a team of project manager, support engineer and several contractors

Ability to plan and see the ‘big picture’

Strong communication abilities and fluency in English are required.

Excellent people management skills

Competent in conflict and crisis management –collaborative approach to solving issues with the community, contractors, colleagues

Understanding of quality assurance processes

Health, safety and environmental legislation applicable to construction projects

PC knowledge of Microsoft applications

Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of construction works

Awareness of regulatory issues impacting the business

Procurement processes

Excellent negotiation skills

Teamwork and contractor management skills

Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractors’ environment

We appreciate your time in considering a career with Alcazar Energy. By joining our team, you’re choosing to stand at the forefront of the renewable energy industry, contributing to projects that prioritize integrity, quality, and sustainability. As you share our commitment to making a difference, we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.