Marine Construction Manager - Mauritania (French Speaking Only)

Company Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

The Construction Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of marine and onshore civil works  by overseeing all on-site construction activities. By driving safe, high-quality, and efficient execution, the role ensures that projects are completed in line with schedule, cost, and contractual requirements. Through strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams and effective leadership of site resources, this position directly impacts project performance, client satisfaction, and the overall success of the project.

What You’ll Drive

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities related to marine works, including piling/sheetpiling, diaphragm wall installation and civil works.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate construction resources, including site teams, subcontractors, JV partners, plant, equipment, and materials.
• Translate project schedules into execution plans and monitor progress, productivity, and performance.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Contribute to technical deliverables such as method statements, planning, and execution strategies.
• Set clear direction and expectations for construction teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure all works comply with contract specifications, approved drawings, standards, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, QA/QC, HSE, and commercial teams.
• Resolve technical and execution issues and manage site coordination challenges.
• Support subcontractor successful delivery and oversee their performance and compliance.
• Monitor quantities, productivity, and resource utilization to support cost control.
• Maintain communication with the client and participate in key project and site meetings.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities.
• Provide accurate reporting on progress, risks, and constraints to the Project Manager.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations and life-saving rules.

Qualifications

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Possess relevant professional certifications (an advantage).
• Have a minimum of 12–15 years of construction experience, including at least 5 years in a Construction Manager role within marine or civil projects.
• Demonstrate proven experience managing major marine and civil construction projects, preferably in Africa and remote locations.
• Fluent in French. Other languages e.g. Arabic / English are a plus.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Show proven capability in managing complex marine and civil works, with a focus on improving workflows, sequencing, and productivity.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively implement effective solutions while maintaining high quality and minimizing rework.
• Remain decisive and resilient in fast-paced and demanding construction environments.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver results with a strong focus on safety, quality, and project timelines.
• Coach and mentor team members to support continuous development and performance improvement.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us

• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East
• Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.