Construction Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join a leading main contractor based in Dubai. The successful candidate will have extensive high-rise building experience and a proven track record of leading site operations from mobilisation and enabling works through to practical completion and handover.

This role requires a hands-on Construction Manager with strong technical expertise, the ability to drive site productivity, and full ownership of construction delivery, sequencing, quality, and HSE performance across complex vertical developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with approved drawings and specifications
• Manage and coordinate site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and specialist trades to maintain program milestones
• Drive construction sequencing, methodology planning, and logistics coordination to optimise productivity and minimise delays
• Oversee substructure, superstructure, façade installation, MEP coordination, and finishing works to ensure technical compliance and quality standards
• Monitor site progress against the master program and proactively implement recovery strategies where required
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies and UAE regulatory requirements, promoting a strong safety culture on site
• Coordinate inspections, authority approvals, testing and commissioning activities, snagging, and final handover procedures
• Report regularly to senior management on site performance, risks, manpower planning, and productivity metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a related field
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience with a reputable main contractors
• Proven experience delivering high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use towers in Dubai or the GCC
• Demonstrated experience managing the full project lifecycle from excavation and substructure works through to façade, MEP coordination, finishing, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Strong knowledge of local regulations, authority approvals, and Dubai Municipality requirements
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge (FIDIC experience preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment