Construction Foreman

Rakhat Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakhat Construction in the UAE seeks an experienced General Foreman to supervise villa construction sites, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage materials and maintain site records.

Based in the UAE and willing to work in Ras Al Khaimah, the role requires strong leadership, excellent planning, and a solid understanding of civil, structural, finishing and handover works.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a General Foreman in villa or residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of villa construction sequence, including civil, structural, finishing, and handover works.
• Experience supervising laborers, masons, carpenters, steel fixers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work schedules.
• Good knowledge of construction quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Based in the UAE; willingness to work in Ras Al Khaimah.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities at the villa project site and ensure work progresses according to the approved schedule.
• Allocate labor, materials, tools, and equipment efficiently to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure their work complies with drawings, specifications, and approved method statements.
• Ensure all works are executed according to approved drawings, quality standards, and project specifications.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and enforce company HSE policies, safe work practices, and site discipline.
• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, near misses, and non-conformances immediately.
• Inspect ongoing works and coordinate inspections with consultants, engineers, and quality-control teams.
• Maintain accurate daily site records, including manpower reports, work progress, material usage, and site issues.
• Assist in planning and monitoring material deliveries to avoid delays or shortages.
• Coordinate with the storekeeper for material issuance, storage, and inventory control.
• Resolve minor site issues promptly and elevate major concerns to the Construction Manager.
• Support handover, snagging, and rectification activities as required.
• Ensure the site is kept clean, organized, and compliant with HSE and company requirements.

Skills

Villa construction

Team leadership

HSE awareness

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Job description

The General Foreman will supervise daily site activities for villa construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves coordinating workers, subcontractors, materials, and equipment while supporting the Construction Manager in achieving project targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities at the villa project site and ensure work progresses according to the approved schedule.
• Allocate labor, materials, tools, and equipment efficiently to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure their work complies with drawings, specifications, and approved method statements.
• Ensure all works are executed according to approved drawings, quality standards, and project specifications.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and enforce company HSE policies, safe work practices, and site discipline.
• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, near misses, and non-conformances immediately.
• Inspect ongoing works and coordinate inspections with consultants, engineers, and quality-control teams.
• Maintain accurate daily site records, including manpower reports, work progress, material usage, and site issues.
• Assist in planning and monitoring material deliveries to avoid delays or shortages.
• Coordinate with the storekeeper for material issuance, storage, and inventory control.
• Resolve minor site issues promptly and elevate major concerns to the Construction Manager.
• Support handover, snagging, and rectification activities as required.
• Ensure the site is kept clean, organized, and compliant with HSE and company requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a General Foreman in villa or residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of villa construction sequence, including civil, structural, finishing, and handover works.
• Experience supervising laborers, masons, carpenters, steel fixers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work schedules.
• Good knowledge of construction quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Based in the UAE; willingness to work in Ras Al Khaimah.