Construction Delivery Manager / Construction Manager - Site-based Project Management

National Association of Women in Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Training & development

Flat hierarchies

Job summary

Drees & Sommer is seeking an experienced Construction Delivery Manager to lead large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role focuses on coordinating daily site activities, ensuring schedules, and maintaining quality and safety across complex urban development assignments.

You will provide cross-disciplinary support, manage stakeholder coordination, and drive solution-oriented actions on active construction sites while aligning with local regulations and culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of relevant construction experience, ideally on large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or urban development projects; minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in the UAE.
• Experience supporting construction management, site supervision, or project delivery teams on active construction sites
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, site coordination, quality management, and project execution processes
• Exposure to MEP systems and coordination activities would be an advantage
• Familiarity with UAE regulations, construction practices, and local project environments
• Strong communication and coordination skills within multicultural project teams
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach with a strong site presence
• Relevant work experience in the UAE is required, with a solid understanding of the local culture, applicable regulations, and government authorities
• Valid UAE driving license is required

Responsibilities

• Support the project and construction management team in coordinating daily construction activities on site
• Monitor construction progress and assist in ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Provide technical support across multiple disciplines, including architectural, civil, structural and MEP works
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth site execution
• Assist in resolving construction, execution, and quality-related issues during project delivery
• Conduct regular site inspections and support quality assurance and quality control processes
• Support project reporting, documentation, and communication between site teams and project leadership
• Act as a flexible project resource across different work packages and project areas as required
• actively developing implementable solutions for the project in collaboration with the contractors and other project stakeholders

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Site presence

Proactive problem solving

Fluent English

Multicultural teamwork

UAE driving license

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering, Architecture, or related

Job description

Company Description

Creating a future worth living for future generations gets us out of bed every morning. Depending on the project, we are consultants, implementers, or both for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our 6,500 employees at over 70 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Dreso and let's create a world we want to live in.

Job Description

Drive large-scale real estate and urban development projects and shape the future of cities with us. Whether in mixed-use developments, commercial districts, residential communities, or large-scale urban regeneration projects, our work creates sustainable and future-proof environments for people and businesses. To support the successful delivery of a demanding and complex urban development and infrastructure project, we are looking to appoint an experienced and accomplished Construction Delivery Manager to join our team in Dubai available for an early start.

If you are passionate about delivering complex projects, building strong client relationships, and becoming a long-term part of a growing and collaborative team, we would be delighted to hear from you. In this role, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of this landmark project while contributing to the continued growth and long-term success of our project management business across the region.

• Support the project and construction management team in coordinating daily construction activities on site
• Monitor construction progress and assist in ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Provide technical support across multiple disciplines, including architectural, civil,structural and MEP works
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth site execution
• Assist in resolving construction, execution, and quality-related issues during project delivery
• Conduct regular site inspections and support quality assurance and quality control processes
• Support project reporting, documentation, and communication between site teams and project leadership
• Act as a flexible project resource across different work packages and project areas as required
• actively developing implementable solutions for the project in collaboration with the contractors and other project stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
• 5 years of relevant construction experience, ideally on large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or urban development projects; minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in the UAE
• Experience supporting construction management, site supervision, or project delivery teams on active construction sites
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, site coordination, quality management, and project execution processes
• Exposure to MEP systems and coordination activities would be an advantage
• Familiarity with UAE regulations, construction practices, and local project environments
• Strong communication and coordination skills within multicultural project teams
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Proactive, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented approach with a strong site presence
• Relevant work experience in the UAE is required, with a solid understanding of the local culture, applicable regulations, and government authorities
• Valid UAE driving license is required

Additional Information

• Benefiting from our global expertise and gain insights into managing international real estate developments
• We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy
• We support your health by providing a premium level of health insurance
• A work environment that enthusiastically embraces and supports innovative ideas and sustainable practices
• Beyond the standard, we offer an attractive annual leave allowance
• Enjoy a culture of flat hierarchies, fostering open communication, teamwork, and a shared commitment to achieving goals together