Civil Site Manager

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:

• Responsible for overall Civil construction and site activities.
• Ensure that the Civil Contractor constructs the Civil and building works in line with the design and applicable specifications.
• Responsible for building services installation including LSP, HVAC, Fire-fighting, cranes and plumbing works.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly site progress reports.
• Arrange monthly payment certificates from client for Civil and building services.
• Responsible for arranging the required method statements, material & approved drawings well in advance to avoid delays during constructions.
• Conducting regular site meetings with subcontractor(s) for availability of required material and resources & keep record of meetings.
• Conducting regular site meeting with O/E
• Responsible for keeping design and construction coordinator informed about program and actual construction status on site.
• Finalise Civil & Building services QA System with subcontractors and O/E.
• Responsible for implementing QA System.
• Maintain the Construction drawing register and ensure use of current drawings only.
• Arrange Red-Marked drawings signed by O/E and issue to design coordinator.
• Interacting with O/E on site for necessary construction method approvals.
• Responding 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.
• Notifying the Project Manager and Civil Construction Manager of potential deviations from the specifications / contract. (Support in Claim Management)
• Identify potential variations and claims under the Main Contract and Subcontracts.
• Verification of Civil and building Subcontractor Bill of Quantities and valuations in line with purchase order in coordination with QS Engineer.
• Record, register and maintain all field changes for easy reference. (Support in Claim Management)
• Maintain the records of actual progress with respect to agreed programs with O/E and with Subcontractors and initiate actions to mitigate delays.
• Review, agree and certify interim Subcontract payment applications.
• Maintain records and reasons for delays during construction stage.
• Maintain and agree resources engaged on Dayworks after authorisation from the Project Manager and / or the Civil Construction Manager.
• Maintain Daily Works Register recording all site events to support claim management at later stage of the project.
• Identify Civil & MEP lessons learnt and notify PM & QA department for awareness session.
• Abide by and comply with the Company code of ethics, business conduct and HSE requirements

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of civil construction processes, building services installation (LSP, HVAC, Fire-fighting, cranes, plumbing)
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in civil construction and site management
• Proven experience in managing large-scale construction projects
• PMP Certified.
• Previous Transco experience is preferable.