Job Description

Job description:

Job Title:

Project Manager - High-Rise Buildings (G+8 & Above) | UAE

Role Summary

We are hiring a seasoned Project Manager to take full ownership of high-rise construction projects in the UAE. This role demands end-to-end control - from mobilization to handover - across cost, time, quality, safety, and stakeholder management. If you've only assisted or managed fragments of projects, this role is not for you.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Project Control:

Lead high-rise building projects from pre-construction through completion and handover.

Execution Management:

Drive site execution, sequencing, and resource planning to meet approved schedules and budgets.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Act as the central point of accountability between consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.

Cost & Schedule Oversight:

Control project budgets, cash flow, variations, and timelines; take corrective action when deviations occur.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance:

Ensure strict compliance with UAE regulations, authority approvals, and HSE standards.

Quality Management:

Enforce quality systems, inspections, and testing to ensure defect-free delivery.

Risk & Issue Resolution:

Identify risks early and resolve technical, commercial, and site issues decisively.

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and hold site teams accountable for performance and results.

Reporting:

Deliver clear, accurate progress, cost, and risk reports to senior management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's is an advantage).

Experience:

11-15 years in construction project management Minimum 5 years managing high-rise (G+8 and above) projects in the UAE

Core Competencies:

Proven delivery of high-rise projects--not just coordination roles Strong command of planning tools, project controls, and construction methodologies Deep understanding of UAE construction practices, authorities, and approvals Decisive leadership, strong commercial awareness, and problem-solving ability Clear, professional communication with all stakeholders
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Do you have a minimum of G+8 building construction experience? Do you have experience completing at least one full project?
Experience:

Project Manager: 5 years (Required)
Language:

Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, or Kannada (Required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED18,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month