Job Purpose
The OHTL Civil work supervisor has core responsibility in supervising the civil construction activities being executed on the site and related to the OHTL. The OHTL civil supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supervision of the civil construction activities for the Over Head Transmission Lines and is the person of supervision of civil activities performed by the EPC Contractor, establishes liaison with civil superintendent and other Site team, HSE SPV and AQ/QC SPV to ensure that activities are performed and delivered as per HSE standards, with required quality, on time, and in safe conditions.
Key Activities
Project Construction Management:
- Ensure that civil activities, specifications, quality, and safety objectives and standards
- Conduct daily site inspections, monitor site progress, and enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. Address issues to the Site Manager
- Responsible for maintaining detailed site records and reports, ensuring that the Contractors' site supervisors are equipped with
- necessary and adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work
- Coordinate with the QA/QC engineer to attend the necessary and required inspections, raise non-conformities, and follow up on the resolution of quality issues
- Ensure that OHTL civil work progress aligns with project planning
- Supervise and guide the OHTL Civil construction team and subcontractors in terms of project progress and planning
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the site Manager in coordination with the Civil superintendent
- Control the Site Personnel on Board (POB)
- Coordinate with the site planner to build necessary KPIS for construction activities and follow up on actual progress versus planned
- Ensure that critical activities are executed according to schedule
- Daily management of on-site personnel, such as hours present, activities performed, absences, for the personnel reporting directly
- Propose site solutions to avoid progress impact and change order requests
- Establish clear safety protocols, rules, and standard operating procedures for all work activities
- Ensure that all tasks are supported by risk assessments to identify potential hazards, implement control measures, and develop method statements for safe execution
- Ensure adequate safety signage, barricades, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are provided and used properly
- Supervise and monitor safety practices, promoting the Safety Stop Card program
- Enforce disciplinary actions for safety violations to reinforce a culture of compliance
- Ensure comprehensive site-specific safety orientation and training are organised for all workers and subcontractors
- Organise regular toolbox talks and safety meetings to discuss hazards and procedures , and reinforce safety awareness before starting site activities
- Ensure proper maintenance of safety documentation, including permits, inspections, and records
- Communicate safety updates, changes in regulations, and best practices to the project team
- Verify that subcontractors comply with site safety rules and their safety programs
- Ensure equipment, tools, and machinery are properly inspected, maintained, recorded, and operated safely
- Review safety performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Ensure clear and effective communication between various teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders on-site
- Resolve conflicts and misunderstandings arising from poor communication
- Foster a positive and productive work environment on-site
- Resolve conflicts and implement appropriate solutions
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- 6-7 years of progressive experience in construction and power plant site management, preferably with prior experience managing overhead transmission line and/or GIS Substation projects
- EPC background and experience are a must, and a minimum of 1 project construction completed
- Be knowledgeable about international standards and 'best practices' in construction
- Be knowledgeable about environmental legislation and good industry practice regarding construction works
- IT proficiency, MS Word, MS Excel, or similar
- Fluency in English and Arabic
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.