Project Manager-Civil works

Job Title: Project Manager

Division/Department: Operations

Location: UAE

Reporting To: Head – Operations

Type: Full-time

General Description

• Responsible for overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of warehouse construction projects.

• Ensure adherence to design, budget, quality, safety, and schedule requirements.

• Lead project teams, manage subcontractors, coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal departments.

• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, materials, and machinery.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs & KPIs)

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare and review project schedule and site readiness.

• Coordinate with procurement for timely material delivery.

• Plan daily/weekly work targets with Project Engineers.

• Update Head of Operations on critical timelines.

Execution & Supervision

• Conduct daily site visits and progress reviews.

• Supervise subcontractor work and ensure quality.

• Approve inspections and verify work compliance.

• Resolve technical and site coordination issues promptly.

Coordination & Communication

• Lead coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Liaise with design team for clarifications.

• Ensure smooth flow of drawings and information to site.

Cost & Resource Control

• Review daily manpower and equipment usage.

• Approve work allocation and rental equipment requests.

• Verify subcontractor bills and progress claims.

• Control wastage and rework.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Monitor subcontractor progress and productivity.

• Approve subcontractor work fronts and handovers.

• Coordinate with procurement for materials and vendor deliveries.

• Resolve disputes or delays efficiently.

Design & Estimation Coordination

• Review designs from consultants or internal teams.

• Forward RFIs for clarifications.

• Ensure design intent is followed on-site.

• Review basic quantity take-offs for cost checks.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Conduct daily toolbox meetings via supervisors.

• Review HSE and QC reports.

• Ensure subcontractors follow safety protocols.

• Implement corrective actions immediately.

Documentation & Reporting

• Approve daily progress, manpower, and machinery reports.

• Submit weekly/monthly progress reports to Head of Operations.

• Maintain drawing, RFI, and inspection logs.

Client & Consultant Coordination

• Attend site meetings with clients/consultants.

• Coordinate inspections, approvals, and payments.

• Ensure contractual obligations are met.

Team Leadership & Development

• Guide Project Engineers, Coordinators, and Supervisors.

• Allocate clear roles and monitor outputs.

• Conduct daily briefings and resolve on-site issues.

Variation Approval & Client Coordination

• Efficiently handle project variations and client approvals.

• Provide timely, professional intimation of variations to clients.

• Ensure zero discrepancies in variation documentation.

• Maintain client approval turnaround time ≤ X days.

Reportees

• Project Coordinator

• Project Engineers

• Estimator

• Designer

Action Points / Reporting Requirements

• Review daily progress and approve site reports.

• Coordinate with Head of Operations, Procurement, and Design for materials, manpower, and drawings.

• Supervise subcontractor work progress and safety compliance.

• Attend client/consultant meetings for approvals and updates.

• Monitor project cost, schedule, and quality performance.

• Guide Project Engineers and ensure timely reporting from all reportees.

• Communicate approved variations to the project team and implement changes.

• Escalate delays, design issues, or resource shortages immediately.

• Ensure documentation accuracy (RFI, MIR, WIR, DPR).

Reports to be Maintained:

• Daily Progress Report (DPR)

• Manpower & Equipment Deployment Report

• Subcontractor Progress & Billing Report

• Material Request / Delivery Report

• Variation Register

• RFI / MIR / WIR Registers

• Project Schedule vs. Actual Tracking Sheet

• Site Issue Log & Action Tracker

• Weekly Project Summary to Head of Operations

• Quality & Safety Observation Reports

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to AED17,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person