Construction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead building projects across the UAE from planning through handover. You will coordinate teams, contractors, and suppliers to deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers. - Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and progress reporting. - Monitor construction quality and ensure work complies with approved drawings, specifications, building codes, and project standards. - Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture; ensure site practices meet UAE requirements and company policies. - Review project plans, drawings, method statements, and material submittals; resolve technical and operational issues. - Track project risks, delays, variations, and costs, and implement corrective actions when needed. - Lead coordination meetings and maintain clear communication with clients, authorities, design teams, and other stakeholders. - Manage procurement and delivery of materials and equipment in line with project milestones. - Inspect work, oversee testing and commissioning, and coordinate snagging, closeout documentation, and handover. - Mentor construction personnel and support effective performance across the project team. - Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. - Substantial experience managing high-rise building construction projects, ideally in the UAE. - Strong understanding of construction methods, project controls, quality management, and health and safety practices. - Familiarity with UAE building regulations, authority approvals, and relevant construction standards. - Proven ability to manage contractors, budgets, schedules, and competing project priorities. - Confident communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency with project planning and reporting tools; familiarity with construction management software is an advantage. - Relevant professional certifications or membership of a recognized engineering or construction body are desirable.