Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Leadership

Operational Management:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the construction site, managing all trade packages, subcontractors, and direct labor forces.

Scheduling & Progress:

Drive the master construction schedule, proactively identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions to ensure critical path milestones are met.

Resource Allocation:

Strategically manage site logistics, materials, plant, and labor resources to maximize efficiency and maintain high productivity rates across all project phases.

Coordination:

Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with discipline engineers (Civil, MEP, Facade) and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of all site activities.
2. Quality, Compliance & Reporting

Quality Assurance (QA/QC):

Work closely with the Quality Manager to enforce approved inspection and test plans (ITPs), ensuring that all installed works conform to project specifications, shop drawings, and local building codes.

Authority Liaison (Arabic Focus):

Serve as a key liaison with local regulatory bodies (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, and master developers). Fluency in Arabic is essential for effective communication during inspections and securing necessary approvals and clearances.

Documentation:

Ensure accurate and timely submission of daily site reports, progress updates, technical queries (TQs), and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
3. Safety & Communication

HSE Leadership:

Champion a positive

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

culture, ensuring strict adherence to UNEC's safety policies and local UAE labor laws. Collaborate directly with the HSE Manager on site safety programs.

Workforce Communication:

Utilize fluency in Arabic to clearly communicate complex technical and safety instructions to a multi-national workforce, enhancing understanding and compliance.

Subcontractor Management:

Monitor subcontractor performance, adherence to contractual obligations, and quality of work delivered.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Experience:

Minimum

10 to 15 years

of progressive experience in construction management, with at least

5 years in a Senior Construction Manager or Project Manager

capacity for large-scale

high-rise commercial or residential projects

in the

UAE/GCC

.

Mandatory Language Skills:

Fluency (Reading, Speaking, Writing) in both Arabic and English is essential

and non-negotiable for this role due to extensive local authority and workforce interaction.

Local Knowledge:

Proven, in-depth understanding of the UAE construction market, local supply chain, regulatory approval processes (DM, ADM, Trakhees), and UAE Labour Law.

Technical Proficiency:

Expert knowledge of construction methodologies, sequences, planning tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and detailed knowledge of contract management (FIDIC knowledge is a plus).

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams, strong contractual awareness, and exceptional conflict resolution skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance as per UAE Labour Law and company policy. Opportunity to work on iconic and challenging projects with a leading contractor.
Job Type: Full-time