Civil Site Manager

Transguard Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Site Manager to lead construction activities in Abu Dhabi. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that all civil and building works align with design specifications while managing site progress and coordinating with subcontractors. You will be responsible for implementing quality assurance systems, preparing detailed reports, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant construction projects in a dynamic environment, making it ideal for a proactive leader with a passion for civil engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil construction and site management.
• Strong knowledge of building services and QA systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all civil construction and site activities ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Prepare progress reports and manage subcontractor interactions.

Skills

Civil Construction Management

Site Coordination

Quality Assurance (QA)

Building Services Installation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Certification in Project Management

Tools

Construction Management Software

AutoCAD

Job description

Transguard Workforce Solutions is the UAE’s leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions. With a decade of experience in the region and a team that possesses extensive knowledge of the market, we provide a fully integrated HR solution.

We are currently recruiting a Civil Site Manager for our client to be based in their office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Job Purpose:

1. Responsible for overall Civil construction and site activities.
2. Ensure that the Civil Contractor constructs the Civil and building works in line with the design and applicable specifications.
3. Responsible for building services installation including LSP, HVAC, Fire-fighting, cranes and plumbing works.
4. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly site progress reports.
5. Arrange monthly payment certificates from client for Civil and building services.
6. Responsible for arranging the required method statements, material & approved drawings well in advance to avoid delays during constructions.
7. Conduct regular site meetings with subcontractor(s) for availability of required material and resources & keep record of meetings.
8. Conduct regular site meeting with O/E.
9. Responsible for keeping design and construction coordinator informed about program and actual construction status on site.
10. Finalise Civil & Building services QA System with subcontractors and O/E.
11. Responsible for implementing QA System.
12. Maintain the Construction drawing register and ensure use of current drawings only.
13. Arrange Red-Marked drawings signed by O/E and issue to design coordinator.
14. Interact with O/E on site for necessary construction method approvals.
15. Respond to all O/E site notes and instruction unless they are related to commercial issues, for which advice to be taken from the Civil Manager.
16. Notify the Project Manager and Civil Construction Manager of potential deviations from the specifications / contract. (Support in Claim Management)
17. Identify potential variations and claims under the Main Contract and Subcontracts.
18. Verify Civil and building Subcontractor Bill of Quantities and valuations in line with purchase order in coordination with QS Engineer.
19. Record, register and maintain all field changes for easy reference. (Support in Claim Management)
20. Maintain the records of actual progress with respect to agreed programs with O/E and with Subcontractors and initiate actions to mitigate delays.
21. Review, agree and certify interim Subcontract payment applications.
22. Maintain records and reasons for delays during construction stage.
23. Maintain and agree resources engaged on “Dayworks” after authorisation from the Project Manager and / or the Civil Construction Manager.
24. Maintain Daily Works Register recording all site events to support claim management at later stage of the project.
25. Identify Civil & MEP lessons learnt and notify PM & QA department for awareness session.
26. Abide by and comply with the Company code of ethics, business conduct and HSE requirements.