Senior Project Manager (Airside) - Airport Construction

About the role

A full-time Senior Project Manager (Airside) is sought for an airport construction project in Syria. The role leads major airside works from mobilization through completion and handover, ensuring delivery in line with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, the project programme and contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage airside construction works, including runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft stands, service roads, drainage and earthworks.
• Develop construction execution strategies and coordinate with Engineering and Design teams on IFC drawings, RFIs, technical queries and design changes.
• Monitor progress against the approved programme, identify delays, constraints, interfaces and risks, and implement recovery measures.
• Coordinate with Planning, Cost Control, Commercial, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement and Engineering teams, and lead coordination meetings with the Client, Consultant and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs and quality requirements, and manage subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Monitor costs, variations, claims and commitments, and coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging, as-built documentation and final handover.

Required profile

• 15-20+ years of experience in construction or project management, with at least 7-10 years as Senior Project Manager, Project Manager or Construction Manager.
• Strong experience in airport airside construction and large-scale airport or infrastructure projects; international or GCC project experience is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline; PMP or Master's degree is an advantage.
• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and specialist aviation contractors.

Required skills

• Knowledge of airport construction, civil works, project management, planning, quality, HSE and commercial management.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Multidisciplinary coordination with Civil, Structural, MEP, Aviation Systems, QA/QC, Planning, Commercial and Procurement teams.