Civil Construction Manager - Project Delivery

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior Civil Construction Manager - Project Delivery. You will lead on-site construction activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure quality and safety, and manage budgets and schedules on major projects in the United Arab Emirates.

The role demands extensive site leadership, contractor management, and a strong grasp of Abu Dhabi building standards, with a focus on risk mitigation and project performance across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in civil construction project management or similar.
• Experience leading large-scale construction delivery programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct civil construction activities and oversee project execution against scope, schedule, and quality.
• Conduct regular site inspections of workmanship, methods, materials, and progress.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, site teams, and labor for efficient sequencing.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals; respond with timely technical feedback.
• Assess change orders; evaluate technical, schedule, and cost implications.
• Monitor budgets and CIS metrics; maintain financial control and reporting.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to codes and standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain clear accountability for outcomes.

Tools

Project management software

Construction management software

Job description

Civil Construction Manager - Project Delivery Job Snapshot Role: Civil Construction Manager - Project Delivery Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Construction Experience: Minimum 15 years Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview Civil Construction Manager - Project Delivery in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a senior Construction opportunity for an experienced professional specializing in large-scale civil works, site supervision, contractor management, quality control, cost monitoring, scheduling, and construction compliance. AECOM is hiring for this on-site role to lead complex project execution, maintain control over quality and budgets, resolve technical challenges, and coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders throughout the construction lifecycle.

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Construction Function: Construction Salary: 30000-45000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Civil Construction Manager will provide senior site leadership across major construction activities, connecting design requirements with safe and efficient field execution. The role carries responsibility for contractor performance, workmanship, technical compliance, schedules, budgets, documentation, and quality assurance. Effective management of these interfaces will help prevent delays and rework while maintaining visibility over project risks, costs, and critical deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct civil construction activities and maintain oversight of project execution against approved scope, specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections covering workmanship, construction methods, materials, and progress.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, site teams, and labor resources to maintain efficient sequencing of construction activities.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals and coordinate timely technical responses.
• Assess proposed change orders and support evaluation of their technical, schedule, and cost implications.
• Identify construction discrepancies and field problems, determine appropriate solutions, and coordinate corrective action.
• Monitor project schedules and identify emerging delays or constraints before they affect critical milestones.
• Review budget performance and cost variances and recommend actions to maintain financial control.
• Coordinate material testing and quality assurance activities to verify conformity with project requirements.
• Maintain daily reports, inspection records, technical correspondence, construction logs, and other controlled project documentation.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, Project Managers, engineers, and contractors to resolve construction concerns.
• Track outstanding technical matters and ensure responsibilities and completion dates remain clearly defined.
• Prepare technical reports and management presentations covering progress, quality, risks, costs, and construction performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination where civil works interface with other project disciplines.
• Promote compliance with applicable safety procedures, building codes, specifications, and construction standards.
• Support sustainable construction methods and environmentally responsible site practices where applicable.
• Coordinate vendor and supplier interfaces affecting construction progress and material availability.
• Apply risk management principles to identify, assess, and mitigate potential construction delivery issues.
• Use construction and project management systems to monitor progress, actions, documentation, and deliverables.
• Lead and develop project personnel while maintaining clear accountability for construction outcomes.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should bring at least 15 years of professional experience in civil construction project management, including substantial responsibility for large-scale and high-value projects. Strong knowledge of construction management methodologies, site supervision, quality assurance, cost control, scheduling, building regulations, and safe construction practices is required. Candidates should also demonstrate experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, coordinating contractors, and leading multidisciplinary project teams. The position requires confident decision-making in active construction environments, particularly when resolving technical discrepancies, evaluating project risks, or balancing schedule, quality, and commercial priorities. Previous UAE or wider Middle East construction experience is preferred. Knowledge of Abu Dhabi building codes, regulatory requirements, and construction standards would be particularly valuable. Experience in contract management, vendor coordination, supplier management, and construction risk mitigation is also advantageous.

Skills Set

• Civil construction management
• Construction project management
• Site supervision
• Contractor management
• Subcontractor coordination
• Construction planning
• Construction scheduling
• Shop drawing review
• Material submittals
• Change order review
• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• Material testing
• Site inspections
• Technical issue resolution
• Construction documentation
• Cost control
• Budget forecasting
• Financial monitoring
• Progress reporting
• Construction risk management
• Contract management
• Vendor coordination
• Supplier coordination
• Building code compliance
• Abu Dhabi construction standards
• Safety compliance
• Sustainable construction
• Project management software
• Construction management software
• Stakeholder coordination
• Multidisciplinary team leadership

Why Join Us

Abu Dhabi continues to deliver substantial transportation, infrastructure, and urban development programs that require experienced construction leaders capable of controlling complex site operations. This position offers senior responsibility across civil delivery, contractor performance, quality, cost, schedule, and technical coordination while providing exposure to high-value projects within the United Arab Emirates Construction market.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization providing engineering, design, construction management, program management, and technical services. Its teams support major transportation and infrastructure developments by combining multidisciplinary expertise with disciplined construction oversight, quality management, and project delivery controls.