Construction Section Manager at Sayed Farms Limited

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage construction activities within industrial projects, with a strong focus on poultry and feed mill facilities, ensuring high-quality structural design, accurate cost estimation, strict budget control, and successful execution of construction works in compliance with design specifications, safety standards, cost targets, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities
Construction Management & Site Execution:

• Oversee all construction activities within assigned industrial projects, especially poultry farms, hatcheries, slaughterhouses, and feed mill facilities.
• Manage project execution from mobilization to commissioning.
• Ensure works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Coordinate daily site activities to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery.
• Supervise installation of poultry and feedmill infrastructure including civil, structural, mechanical, and utility works.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment on site.

Structural Design & Engineering:

• Develop, review, and validate structural designs for industrial and agro-processing facilities.
• Ensure structural integrity and compliance with engineering codes for feed mills, poultry houses, hatcheries, cold rooms, and processing plants.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for industrial buildings and heavy equipment foundations (e.g., pellet mills, silos, boilers).
• Review and approve structural drawings from consultants and contractors.
• Ensure designs support biosecurity, ventilation, and operational efficiency in poultry facilities.

Design Software & Technical Expertise:

• Use advanced engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, or similar tools.
• Prepare and review structural models, layouts, and technical drawings for agro-industrial projects.
• Ensure all designs align with feed mill production flow, poultry housing systems, and operational requirements.
• Support value engineering and design optimization for cost efficiency.

Budget Preparation, Cost Control & Financial Management:

• Prepare detailed project budgets for poultry and feedmill construction projects, including civil, structural, mechanical, and utility components.
• Develop cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and specialized agro-industrial systems.
• Monitor and control project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Track cost variations and implement corrective measures to avoid overruns.
• Review contractor valuations, interim payment certificates, and invoices.
• Prepare cost forecasts and cash flow projections for ongoing projects.
• Support value engineering initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining quality and biosecurity standards.

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) & Quantity Surveying:

• Prepare detailed BOQs for poultry farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and related infrastructure.
• Conduct accurate quantity take-offs for structural, civil, and MEP works.
• Review and validate contractor BOQs and pricing proposals.
• Ensure BOQ alignment with project budgets and design scope.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, equipment suppliers, and consultants.
• Ensure alignment between design intent, agro-industrial operational requirements, and site execution.
• Participate in technical meetings and resolve construction and design conflicts.
• Liaise with poultry production and feedmill operations teams to ensure functional design execution.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure all construction works comply with quality standards and agro-industrial specifications.
• Conduct site inspections for poultry housing systems, feed mill structures, and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity, hygiene, and environmental standards in poultry projects.
• Enforce adherence to building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise site engineers, supervisors, and technical teams.
• Provide technical guidance on structural and agro-industrial construction works.
• Allocate tasks and monitor performance of site teams.
• Drive productivity, discipline, and efficiency across construction sites.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare progress reports, cost reports, and technical updates for management.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs, BOQs, budgets, and site activities.
• Report risks, delays, cost deviations, and technical issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial construction.
• Strong experience in poultry and feed mill construction projects is mandatory or highly preferred.
• Proven expertise in structural design, site execution, and project cost control.
• Professional certification is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Strong structural design and analysis capability.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation and quantity surveying.
• Advanced understanding of construction budgeting, cost control, and value engineering.
• Experience in agro-industrial systems (feed mills, poultry farms, hatcheries).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and cost accuracy.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects under pressure.