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.
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.