http://www.iaeme.com/IJCIET/index.asp 507 editor@iaeme.com International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET) Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2016, pp. 507–513, Article ID: IJCIET_07_06_056 Available online at http://www.iaeme.com/IJCIET/issues.asp?JType=IJCIET&VType=7&IType=6 ISSN Print: 0976-6308 and ISSN Online: 0976-6316 © IAEME Publication CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AFFECTING JOB SATISFACTION IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: A CASE OF PAKISTANI WORKERS Shabir Hussain Khahro Lecturer, Department of Engineering Management, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Tauha Hussain Ali Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan Fida Siddiqui, Ali Raza Khoso Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan ABSTRACT Advancement in urban life made construction industry as a key industry for the overall development of countries through world. Apart from other features, it is known as one of the labour intensive industry due to significant contribution in the skilled, semi skilled and unskilled jobs. It has been reported that job satisfaction is an essential factor for successful project. There is direct relation between job satisfaction and production. The workers of this industry feel less job satisfaction, which deters job production. Thus, it is vital to investigate critical success factors and shape those factors to construct job satisfaction culture to improve job production. Qualitative analysis has been made in this study to identify the factors improving job satisfaction. Relative importance weight method has been used to analyze the data. This study also evaluates the current job satisfaction level of the workers. It has been analyzed that organization management, salary, policies & facilities, supervision, social security and opportunity of Growth are essential factors enhancing job satisfaction level of the worker. This approach helps in improving workers satisfaction level during work. This will also help the stakeholders of construction projects to make more informed decisions and prepare teams for upcoming challenges in construction projects. Key words: Job Satisfaction, Job Productivity, Construction Industry Cite this Article: Critical Success Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction In Construction Projects: A Case Of Pakistani Workers, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Tauha Hussain Ali and Fida Siddiqui, Ali Raza Khoso. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 7(6), 2016, pp.507 –513. http://www.iaeme.com/IJCIET/issues.asp?JType=IJCIET&VType=7&IType=6