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Talents Tide

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 Senior Construction Manager, UAE Holding Group
 
 
 
 
 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Director of Projects / Group COO
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Real Estate Development / Construction / Private Holding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary:
 
 
 
 At Talents Tide we are seeking
 
 Senior Construction Manager for a
 
 leading, privately held UAE-based holding group to oversee and manage construction operations across a portfolio of
 
 high-profile real estate and infrastructure projects
 
 . The ideal candidate will have deep regional experience, a strong technical background, and proven success delivering
 
 complex projects
 
 within
 
 family-owned or private conglomerates
 
 .
 
 
 This is a leadership role, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality, cost, and time objectives are achieved, while upholding the groups commitment to excellence.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Project Execution &amp; Site Management
 
 
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 Oversee day-to-day construction activities on multiple project sites to ensure compliance with design, safety, quality, and timeline requirements.
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 Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors to manage schedules, procurement, and deliverables.
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 Conduct regular site inspections and ensure alignment with the project plan, specifications, and standards.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Planning &amp; Coordination
 
 
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 Work closely with the Planning Manager and Project Managers to validate construction schedules and resource requirements.
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 Lead the development of work breakdown structures (WBS), construction methodologies, and phasing plans.
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 Ensure seamless coordination between structural, MEP, architectural, and finishing works.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Contract &amp; Cost Management
 
 
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 Monitor contractor performance against agreed terms, milestones, and SLAs.
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 Evaluate change orders, claims, and variations in collaboration with the contracts and cost team.
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 Support procurement and tender evaluations from a construction standpoint.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Quality &amp; Safety Oversight
 
 
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 Ensure that construction works comply with UAE codes, authority approvals, and internal quality standards.
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 Implement and monitor HSE plans and ensure all contractors comply with site safety regulations.
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 Drive snagging, de-snagging, and handover processes.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
 
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 Lead site teams and supervise construction engineers, site inspectors, and subcontractors.
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 Report regularly to the senior management team and provide updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
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 Maintain close coordination with design consultants and ensure resolution of technical issues.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Required Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management
 
 , or related discipline (Masters is a plus).
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 Minimum 12-15 years of construction experience
 
 , with at least 5 years in a senior site management role.
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 GCC/UAE experience is essential
 
 , preferably with
 
 high-end mixed-use, residential, hospitality, or commercial developments
 
 .
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 Proven track record in
 
 delivering complex, fast-track projects on time and within budget
 
 .
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 Strong knowledge of
 
 local regulations, authority requirements (Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, RERA, etc.)
 
 .
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 Prior experience working within or for
 
 family-owned businesses
 
 or private developers is highly desirable.
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 Proficiency in construction software (Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Key Competencies:
 
 
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 Leadership and team management
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 Problem-solving and decision-making
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 Strong communication and reporting skills
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 Quality and cost control focus
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 Adaptability to family office work culture and expectations
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 </ul>
 
 
 Compensation &amp; Confidentiality:
 
 
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 Competitive executive-level package
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 Long-term opportunity in a stable and respected organization
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 All applications will be handled with
 
 strict confidentiality
 
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 </ul>
 
 
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Construction Manager

United Engineering Construction Company (UNEC)

Key Responsibilities1. Project Execution &amp; Leadership<ul><li>Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the construction site, managing all trade packages, subcontractors, and direct labor forces.</li><li>Scheduling &amp; Progress: Drive the master construction schedule, proactively identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions to ensure critical path milestones are met.</li><li>Resource Allocation: Strategically manage site logistics, materials, plant, and labor resources to maximize efficiency and maintain high productivity rates across all project phases.</li><li>Coordination: Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with discipline engineers (Civil, MEP, Fa&ccedil;ade) and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of all site activities.</li></ul>2. Quality, Compliance &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Quality Assurance (QA/QC): Work closely with the Quality Manager to enforce approved inspection and test plans (ITPs), ensuring that all installed works conform to project specifications, shop drawings, and local building codes.</li><li>Authority Liaison (Arabic Focus): Serve as a key liaison with local regulatory bodies (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, and master developers). Fluency in Arabic is essential for effective communication during inspections and securing necessary approvals and clearances.</li><li>Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely submission of daily site reports, progress updates, technical queries (TQs), and non-conformance reports (NCRs).</li></ul>3. Safety &amp; Communication<ul><li>HSE Leadership: Champion a positive Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture, ensuring strict adherence to UNEC's safety policies and local UAE labor laws. Collaborate directly with the HSE Manager on site safety programs.</li><li>Workforce Communication: Utilize fluency in Arabic to clearly communicate complex technical and safety instructions to a multi-national workforce, enhancing understanding and compliance.</li><li>Subcontractor Management: Monitor subcontractor performance, adherence to contractual obligations, and quality of work delivered.</li></ul>Required Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.</li><li>Experience: Minimum 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in a Senior Construction Manager or Project Manager capacity for large-scale high-rise commercial or residential projects in the UAE/GCC.</li><li>Mandatory Language Skills: Fluency (Reading, Speaking, Writing) in both Arabic and English is essential and non-negotiable for this role due to extensive local authority and workforce interaction.</li><li>Local Knowledge: Proven, in-depth understanding of the UAE construction market, local supply chain, regulatory approval processes (DM, ADM, Trakhees), and UAE Labour Law.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of construction methodologies, sequences, planning tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and detailed knowledge of contract management (FIDIC knowledge is a plus).</li><li>Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams, strong contractual awareness, and exceptional conflict resolution skills.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience.</li><li>Accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance as per UAE Labour Law and company policy.</li><li>Opportunity to work on iconic and challenging projects with a leading contractor.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Al-Futtaim

Overview Of The Role The Senior Design Manager will lead and oversee all design functions, working closely with operations, procurement, planning, and commercial teams. The role is responsible for ensuring complete coordination of design information, securing all necessary approvals in line with programme schedules and operational requirements. The Senior Design Manager will identify value engineering opportunities, monitor design costs, and flag activities that may pose commercial risks. They will also collaborate with operations to minimize HSE risks in construction activities wherever possible, while providing support to bid and procurement teams as needed. What You Will Do Primary role<ul><li>Implement and manage the Design Management Plan (DMP), coordinating, reviewing, and securing approvals for design deliverables in line with programme requirements, while carrying out risk analysis and corrective actions to exceed client expectations.</li><li>Conduct progress meetings with individual and multiple trades as necessary to ensure sub-contractors provide fully coordinated design information.</li><li>Ensure strict compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and Employer's requirements.</li><li>Work with the Commercial and Planning teams to identify variations and programme delays, supporting the preparation and submission of claims and EOT requests.</li><li>Oversee change management by identifying missing contract information, managing IRS, resolving design issues, and recording design changes.</li><li>Ensure all BIM model information is current, coordinating with trades to deliver timely and updated models.</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as required.</li></ul>Design Accountabilities<ul><li>Be accountable for all areas of design responsibility and deliverables, while managing associated risks.</li><li>Lead the design team (Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Engineers, Coordinators, and Sub-Contractors), providing supervision, direction, technical support, and overall control of the design programme with direct responsibility for review, coordination, and monitoring submission schedules.</li><li>Plan and oversee design activities in alignment with the approved Baseline Programme.</li><li>Engage with the Client, PMC, and Consultant's Representative on technical issues to establish effective working relationships.</li><li>Ensure the release and approval of all shop drawings, material approval requests, calculations, and related submissions in line with programme requirements.</li><li>Manage activities of interfacing subcontractors and sub-consultants to ensure full coordination and timely delivery.</li><li>Apply company standard document formats as per the IMS Library.</li><li>Maintain all design document records in compliance with company IMS requirements and third-party audit procedures.</li><li>Ensure correct and timely distribution of all design information.</li><li>Prepare correspondence to Clients and Subcontractors as required to safeguard company interests.</li><li>Maintain accurate instruction trackers, recording all design changes and delay events as they occur.</li><li>Provide technical assistance to other company departments as necessary.</li><li>Ensure current design information is readily available and accessible to all project delivery staff and subcontractors.</li><li>Prepare complete handover design documentation in a timely manner and in full compliance with project requirements.</li><li>Review and approve sample boards and mock-up units prior to submission to the client or consultant.</li></ul>Required Skills To Be Successful<ul><li>Expertise in design management within construction, with proficiency in BIM modeling.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills to manage contractors and sub-contractors effectively.</li><li>Ability to conduct risk analysis, prepare claims and manage variations effectively.</li><li>Proficient in international standards compliance and safety protocols.</li></ul>What Equips You For The Role<ul><li>Bachelor's diploma in Architecture, Structural, Civil, or MEP Engineering, preferably in Architecture.</li><li>15 to 20 years of construction industry experience with Tier 1 Main Contractors in GCC, ideally UAE.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years experience or fully qualified professional with at least 5 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) and intermediate level qualification.</li><li>Proven capability in managing complex projects, influencing stakeholders, taking initiative, driving results, providing engaging leadership, and developing talent.</li></ul>About Al-Futtaim ContractingAl-Futtaim Contracting offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions. The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from construction, air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation. The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services. These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts. Seniority level <ul><li>Not Applicable</li></ul> Employment type <ul><li>Full-time</li></ul> Job function <ul><li>Management and Manufacturing</li></ul> Industries <ul><li>Retail</li></ul>

Senior Design Manager Al Futtaim Construction Al Futtaim Contracting

Omada Rail Systems

<div><ul><li>Services &amp; Operations
</li></ul><ul><li>Permanent Contract
</li></ul><ul><li>Mid-Senior Level
</li></ul><ul><li>Dubai</li></ul></div>
 <div>About Us 
Waagner Biro Bridge Services has been a trusted leader in the UAE construction industry for over 50 years. Headquartered in Dubai, the company specializes in delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions for both government and private sector clients. Backed by a highly skilled team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, Waagner Biro Bridge Services provides comprehensive services that span design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. Known for its integrated approach and commitment to quality, the company has set a benchmark for excellence in construction engineering across the region.
For more information, visit: https://waagnerbiro-bridgeservices.com 
About the Role 
We are seeking a Senior Risk Management Engineer to join our team for a major bridge construction project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this critical role, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with all aspects of the project, ensuring its successful and safe completion.<ul><li>
Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies for the bridge construction project</li><li>
Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze potential impacts on project timelines, costs, and safety</li><li>
Create and maintain risk registers, regularly updating them throughout the project lifecycle</li><li>
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to identify and evaluate potential risks</li><li>
Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies</li><li>
Monitor and report on risk status, providing regular updates to senior management</li><li>
Ensure compliance with local and international construction regulations and safety standards</li><li>
Lead risk management training sessions for project team members</li><li>
Continuously improve risk management processes and methodologies</li><li>
Provide expert advice on risk-related matters to project leadership</li></ul> 
What do we need from you 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred</li><li>
Professional Engineer (PE) certification</li><li>
Risk Management Professional (RMP) certification or equivalent</li><li>
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk management for large-scale construction projects</li><li>
Proven track record in managing risks for bridge construction projects</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and management techniques</li><li>
Proficiency in risk analysis software and tools</li><li>
Strong project management skills</li><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of bridge construction processes and techniques</li><li>
Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of bridge construction methods, materials, and safety standards</li><li>
Familiarity with local and international construction regulations and standards</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment</li><li>
Willingness to relocate to Dubai, United Arab Emirates</li></ul></div>

Senior Risk Management Engineer - ( Bridge Construction Project )

Al Tayer Group

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager to oversee retail and building projects from inception to completion. You will manage client relationships, coordinate among stakeholders, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of relevant experience and a degree in Civil Engineering. This full-time position requires strong project management skills and a commitment to quality work.

Senior Civil Project Manager - Construction Delivery

Centura

Position: Construction Manager / Senior Project EngineerLocation: UAE Experience: Minimum 10 years (including at least 7 years in the UAE)Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Senior Project Engineer to lead and oversee construction projects from planning to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, site coordination, and team leadership within reputable construction companies in the UAE.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Plan, manage, and execute construction projects within scope, budget, and timeline.</li><li>Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure quality and safety compliance.</li><li>Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and contracts.</li><li>Coordinate between design, procurement, and execution teams.</li><li>Monitor project progress, prepare reports, and address delays or issues proactively.</li><li>Ensure adherence to client requirements, company standards, and local regulations.</li><li>Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication among all stakeholders.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.</li><li>Minimum 10 years&rsquo; total experience, with at least 7 years in the UAE in construction project management.</li><li>Proven track record in handling mid- to large-scale projects from start to handover.</li><li>Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience in leading or reputable construction companies preferred.</li><li>Candidates from strong firms with 5+ years of UAE project-management experience may also be considered.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Sr.Construction Project Engineer

Chubb Insurance

<div>Chubb requires an experienced Engineer to provide professional engineering advice to our Construction underwriting and claims teams, with the aim of improving underwriting profitability and assisting in portfolio development and new business opportunities. Working with underwriters and interacting with clients and brokers, this role will focus on business written within Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa (CEMENA).
The role is based in Dubai supporting the CEMENA region, primarily Middle East and North Africa, reporting to the Regional Head of Natural Resources &amp; Construction Risk Engineering for CEMENA.
The main responsibility is to provide timely succinct and technically advanced engineering advice to underwriters and claims with regard to technical risks for our portfolio of construction large building development projects and construction of industrial projects of any kind in compliance with CHUBB Engineering processes and best practices.
Your Responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Provide, using effective and objective communication, risk management advice derived from evaluation of risk exposure(s) including the provision and setting of loss estimates.
</li><li>Develop and implement tools based on knowledge, efficiency and cost effectiveness for delivering best possible solutions for control and reduction of financial risk to CHUBB.
</li><li>Development and maintain continuous professional engineering knowledge and resource within areas of expertise.
</li><li>Develop and improve communication effectiveness and management relationships to maintain CHUBB&rsquo;s credibility as the leading professional and ethical insurer to clients, brokers, and the insurance market.
</li><li>Develop and prioritise objectives for performing visits within technical risks management programmes in association with underwriters and the insureds&rsquo; management and brokers.
</li><li>Develop a continuous improvement philosophy in respect of the team and workflow management.
</li><li>Develop and broaden knowledge outside of core expertise enabling and assisting the underwriting and claims functions through education and training.</li></ul></div>
 <div>What skills &amp; experience are required?
<ul><li>A qualified engineer, preferably holding a degree in Civil Engineering or in Industrial Engineering, and with a minimum of ten years hands-on engineering experience gained primarily in construction of large and complex building projects with progressive responsibility.
</li><li>Experience should include construction and management gained from a broad spectrum of technologies and projects.
</li><li>Additional experience in the construction of industrial projects and/or renewable power projects (e.g. solar, wind, BESS) would be beneficial but not essential.
</li><li>Insurance engineering experience gained with a recognised lead insurer or reinsurer would be beneficial but not essential.
</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiating skills with ability to work both on own initiative and as an effective team member.
</li><li>PC literate with a good working knowledge of Office software suite.
</li><li>Enjoy facing new challenges including working with large multi-national clients, brokers, claims adjusters and others.
</li><li>Team player with flexible, communicative, and personable approach to work.
</li><li>Keen inquisitive interest in engineering subjects and appreciative of the business environment/ethics.
</li><li>The main language for this role shall be English but others such as French, Spanish, German, Italian, Turkish are beneficial.</li></ul></div>

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