Construction & Maintenance Manager

A leading telecom company is seeking an experienced Construction & Maintenance Senior Manager to lead the construction, maintenance, and operational readiness of the company’s infrastructure and facilities, ensuring high-quality execution, safety, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement construction and maintenance strategies aligned with business and operational requirements.
• Lead construction, renovation, expansion, and infrastructure development projects across company sites.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and availability of facilities and infrastructure.
• Manage contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, timelines, budgets, and SLAs.
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and timelines and ensure timely completion of construction and maintenance projects.
• Ensure all construction and maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage annual construction and maintenance budgets and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Establish preventive maintenance plans and monitor equipment and infrastructure performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure timely resolution of technical and maintenance issues.
• Manage emergency maintenance and critical incidents to minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, Procurement, Finance, HSE, and other relevant departments.
• Evaluate contractors’ performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to project delivery, maintenance efficiency, costs, quality, and service availability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the construction and maintenance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, facilities, or maintenance, with proven managerial experience.
• Experience in telecommunications, infrastructure, utilities, construction, or large-scale organizations is preferred.
• Strong experience in managing construction and maintenance projects from planning through execution.
• Proven experience managing contractors, consultants, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction standards, maintenance practices, HSE requirements, and quality control.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, and contract management.
• Strong project management, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.