Construction Manager

Role overview

Project delivery and teams

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities across project sites and ensure work follows approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Manage site engineers, project engineers, supervisors, and construction teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion within the approved budget.
• Review project plans, drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure their work complies with project requirements.

Site, cost, and quality management

• Monitor material procurement, manpower allocation, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations; conduct site inspections and progress meetings.
• Identify risks, resolve site issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor costs, variations, claims, and contractual obligations; submit progress reports to senior management.
• Ensure quality control and implementation of approved construction standards.
• Coordinate handover, testing, commissioning, and snagging activities.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of construction experience; contracting-company experience is preferred.
• Strong experience managing building projects from start to completion, including execution, site management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, BOQs, drawings, specifications, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Familiarity with UAE construction regulations, municipality requirements, and HSE standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple teams and meet deadlines.

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience in high-rise buildings or commercial or residential projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Project or Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and construction documentation is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills are preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project priorities is preferred.

Work location

• Work location is in person.