Construction & Maintenance Senior Manager - Telecom Company

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.