Construction Director

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with at least 20 years of experience, 5 of which should be in local authority interactions in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and coordinating with local authorities. This role is pivotal for successful project execution in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in Construction of Infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years of experience dealing with local authorities in Abu Dhabi.
• Proven track record as a Construction Manager on large MEP Infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction processes and performance of contractors.
• Verify reported progress and monitor technical submittals.
• Coordinate with local authorities and manage project compliance.

Skills

Construction Management

MEP Projects

Local Authority Liaison

Quality Assurance

Inspection Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Monitor the Infrastructure works throughout the construction process.
• Monitor the performance of the Supervision Consultant and Contractor.
• Verify the reported progress in the various status reports with regard to Infrastructure activities.
• Monitor the technical submittal and approval process.
• Identify improvements that can be achieved with regard to sequencing and progress on the project by all parties during construction.
• Monitor Inspection process and identify improvements where possible.
• Monitor QHSE performance and identify and address deviations of performance.
• Coordinate and manage the relationship with the local authorities.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Skills

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Civil engineering.
• Minimum 20 years experience in Construction of Infrastructure projects, with extensive experience in dealing with local authorities in Abu Dhabi (minimum 5 years).
• Experience dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors.
• Have a proven track record as a Construction Manager on any related projects with large MEP Infrastructure scopes.
• Required to have a strong technical background in MEP projects and should have at least 2 full life cycle project experience working on a Project Management team.
• Management of Inspections, Mockups, Prototypes, samples, and quality benchmarking.
• Progressive verification of the works to Contract specifications, Drawings, and approved mock-ups.
• Management of construction submittal and RFI review and responses process.
• Review Main Contractors reports (daily / weekly/ monthly), technical and Progress.
• Proposing a method of construction to support the Main Contractor.
• Familiar will local authority's requirements and procedures.
• Background working on commercial, residential and/or industrial construction projects with big landscaping areas.