Construction Manager / Project Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Manager - Construction / Manager - Project
Position Title: Construction Manager / Project Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reporting To: Head of Operations / Project Director
Job Summary:
To have overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of a major project. The role encompasses full P&L responsibility, client satisfaction, and delivery of the project on time, within budget, and to specified quality and HSE standards.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Overall Project Leadership: Direct and manage the entire project lifecycle from initiation to handover.
  • Planning & Scheduling: Develop the master project schedule (in coordination with the Planning Manager), monitor critical path, and implement recovery plans for delays.
  • Budget & Cost Control: Manage the project budget, forecast costs, approve expenditures, and control variations to ensure profitability.
  • Team Management: Lead, motivate, and supervise the project team including engineers, superintendents, and supervisors.
  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, consultant, and other key stakeholders. Manage relationships and ensure clear communication.
  • Contract Administration: Oversee all contractual matters, including claims, variations, and correspondence.
  • HSE & Quality: Champion a "Zero Accident" culture. Ensure the project's quality management plan is rigorously implemented.
  • Reporting: Provide accurate and timely progress, financial, and risk reports to senior management.
Eligibility & Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in project/construction management, with a proven record of successfully delivering large infrastructure projects in the UAE/GCC.
  • Must have managed projects in at least two of the following sectors: roads & bridges, sewage/water networks, desalination/power plants, or high-rise buildings.
  • Strong expertise in contracts (FIDIC), project management software (Primavera P6), and cost control systems.
  • PMP or similar certification is a significant advantage.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2263686
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned