Civil Maintenance Foreman / Supervisor

We are hiring a Civil Maintenance Foreman / Supervisor to manage day-to-day civil maintenance works across sites/facilities, supervise technicians and subcontractors, and ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise civil maintenance activities: masonry, plastering, painting, tiling, block work, screed, waterproofing, sealants, minor concrete repairs, drainage rectification
• Daily site inspections, snagging, and closing issues with proper quality checks
• Plan manpower, allocate tasks, and monitor productivity of technicians/labour
• Coordinate with procurement/store for material requirements and control wastage
• Ensure HSE compliance and safe working practices on site
• Maintain daily reports, attendance, work progress updates, and photo records
• Coordinate with client/end-user/site team for access, approvals, and handovers

A) Daily Site Supervision & Execution

• Supervise and execute day-to-day civil maintenance works across multiple sites/facilities.
• Assign tasks to masons/painters/tilers/helpers and ensure proper sequencing of activities.
• Ensure correct workmanship for: block/masonry, plastering, painting, tiling, screed, grouting, sealants, minor concrete repair, interlock repair, kerbs, partitions, and general finishing.
• Monitor execution of waterproofing works (bathrooms, balconies, roofs, planters) including surface prep, primer, membrane/application, protection, and water testing (where required).
• Handle reactive maintenance calls and emergency repairs (leaks, wall cracks, loose tiles, damaged plaster, minor collapses, trip hazards).

B) Inspections, Snagging & Quality Control

• Conduct daily inspections and identify defects, risks, and required corrective actions.
• Prepare snag lists / punch lists and drive closure with before/after photos.
• Check levels, alignment, slopes, finishing quality, and adherence to agreed methods/specs.
• Ensure proper curing, surface preparation, bonding, joint treatment, and finishing standards.
• Coordinate internal/consultant/client inspections and close comments promptly.

C) Planning, Manpower & Productivity

• Prepare daily/weekly work plans and allocate manpower as per priorities.
• Track productivity, target outputs, and control idle time.
• Arrange tools/equipment required for tasks (mixers, grinders, breakers, ladders, scaffolding, etc.).
• Guide technicians with correct methods and provide on-the-job coaching where needed.

D) Materials, Tools & Inventory Control

• Take measurements on site and estimate materials required for each job.
• Raise material requests and coordinate delivery/collection with store/procurement.
• Control material wastage (paint, tiles, cement, adhesive, waterproofing, gypsum, etc.).
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and site housekeeping for materials and chemicals.
• Maintain basic tracking of consumables, tools issued/returned, and missing/damaged tools.

E) Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors (waterproofing, core cutting, plaster, tiling, painting, epoxy/grout specialists, etc.).
• Verify subcontractor scope, quality, and progress vs agreed rates/measurements.
• Support verification of quantities for work orders, small variations, and additional works.
• Ensure subcontractors follow site rules, permits, PPE, and housekeeping requirements.

F) Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily progress reports with photos (works done, manpower, materials used).
• Report issues immediately: delays, access constraints, recurring defects, safety concerns.
• Record client complaints/requests and track status until closure.
• Keep simple logs: attendance, tools, material requests, and job completion notes.

G) Safety, Permits & Site Discipline

• Enforce HSE: PPE compliance, safe access, barricading, signage, and housekeeping.
• Ensure safe work methods for working at height, ladder/scaffold use, grinding/chipping, and chemical handling.
• Coordinate permits where applicable (hot work, work-at-height, access permits, area handover).
• Identify hazards (loose tiles, trip hazards, weak plaster, water seepage) and act to mitigate immediately.

H) Coordination & Customer-Facing Communication

• Coordinate with site engineers/facility team/security for access, shutdowns, and work timings.
• Communicate clearly with clients/end-users on work status, expected completion, and constraints.
• Handle minor scope clarifications on site and escalate major changes for approval.
• Manage rework prevention by ensuring correct first-time execution.

I) Preventive Maintenance Support (If Applicable)

• Support routine civil preventive checks: cracks, seepage signs, tile hollowing, paint deterioration, roof/balcony drainage, expansion joint failures.
• Recommend preventive actions and schedule repairs before failures occur.

J) Closeout & Handover

• Ensure areas are cleaned, safe, and handed over properly after work completion.
• Complete final touch-ups, sealing, and snag clearance before handover.
• Provide completed job records: photos, notes, and any test results (water test, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,500.00 per month

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Required)