General Foreman
Al Ashram Contracting · Dubai, UAE
Tailor my CV for this job — free- Supervise and coordinate daily construction activities across assigned work areas.
- Manage and monitor the activities of site foremen, chargehands, skilled workers, and subcontractors.
- Allocate manpower, equipment, tools, and materials according to project requirements.
- Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, and project specifications.
- Coordinate with Site Engineers, Project Engineers, and Construction Managers to ensure smooth execution of site activities.
- Monitor daily work progress and ensure targets and project milestones are achieved.
- Plan and distribute manpower according to daily and weekly work schedules.
- Monitor workforce productivity, attendance, and performance.
- Ensure adequate availability and proper utilization of construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Identify manpower or resource shortages and promptly report them to site management.
- Guide and support foremen and workers to improve productivity and work quality.
- Oversee day-to-day civil and structural construction activities, including excavation, formwork, steel fixing, concrete works, blockwork, plastering, and finishing works, as applicable.
- Ensure work is executed according to approved construction drawings and technical requirements.
- Monitor work sequences and coordinate activities between different trades and subcontractors.
- Identify site constraints, construction delays, and technical issues and escalate them to the concerned engineers.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and organization of assigned work areas.
- Ensure all construction activities meet approved quality standards and project specifications.
- Coordinate with QA/QC Engineers and Site Engineers during inspections.
- Ensure proper preparation of work areas before inspections and concrete pouring activities.
- Rectify workmanship defects and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Prevent unauthorized deviations from approved drawings and construction procedures.
- High school diploma, technical diploma, or relevant vocational qualification in Construction or a related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in construction, preferably within the UAE construction industry.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in a General Foreman or equivalent supervisory position.
- Strong knowledge of civil and building construction activities, methods, and procedures.
- Previous experience handling large-scale residential, commercial, or high-rise building projects in Dubai is an advantage.
- Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and site execution requirements.
- Knowledge of UAE construction site safety practices and regulations.