Scaffolding Section Head - Residential Projects | Saudi Arabia
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Lead and manage all scaffolding activities across multiple project sites in line with project schedules, operational priorities, and construction requirements. Supervise scaffolding engineers, supervisors, inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure efficient execution and productivity. Coordinate with construction, logistics, planning, procurement, and HSE teams to ensure proper scaffolding support for all project activities. Review and approve scaffolding designs, drawings, calculations, and load requirements to ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards. Monitor scaffolding installation, modification, dismantling, and material utilization across all assigned projects. Ensure all scaffolding works comply with project specifications, company procedures, OSHA standards, and international safety regulations. Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify non-conformities and implement corrective actions. Manage scaffolding manpower allocation, material planning, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance. Ensure proper storage, movement, tracking, and control of scaffolding materials through effective logistics coordination. Prepare and monitor scaffolding progress reports, inspection records, productivity reports, and operational KPIs. Support project teams in resolving complex scaffolding, access, and site execution challenges. Participate in project planning meetings and provide technical and operational input related to scaffolding requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, operational efficiency, cost control, and scaffolding performance across projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in scaffolding operations within large-scale construction projects
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership or section head role managing multiple project sites and teams
- Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems, engineering standards, site logistics, and construction operations
- Familiarity with OSHA and international scaffolding safety standards and regulations
- Proven experience managing scaffolding subcontractors, manpower planning, and material control
- Strong leadership, coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in fast-paced project environments
- Proficiency in reporting, planning, and scaffolding inspection documentation
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in large-scale residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or high-rise projects
- Strong experience working in Saudi Arabia
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