Construction Manager

Tornado Group; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 500.000 - 900.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Tornado Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Construction Manager (Civil) with 12+ years of progressive experience to lead civil works on large projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, time and quality.

The role involves coordinating site teams, subcontractors, clients and consultants, enforcing safety standards, and managing schedules and costs to achieve project objectives.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of proven civil construction management experience on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, PMBOK, and UAE regulations.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 / MS Project and MS Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsabilidades

• Project Planning & Execution: develop construction execution plans and allocate resources.
• Site Management: lead site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to meet targets.
• Quality & Safety: enforce QA/QC, implement HSE plans, and manage non-conformities.
• Budget & Cost Control: monitor costs, review bills, and certify payments.
• Stakeholder Management: liaise with client, consultants, and authorities.
• Leadership & Development: mentor junior staff and drive a delivery-focused culture.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team mentoring

Delivery focus

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PMP or Chartered Engineer certification (preferred)

Ferramentas

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Descrição da vaga

Job description

Job Summary

The Construction Manager (Civil) is responsible for leading and overseeing the execution of civil works on medium-to-large scale projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, time, and quality requirements. With over 12 years of progressive experience, the Construction Manager supervises site operations, coordinates subcontractors, enforces safety and quality standards, and acts as the key liaison between the project team, consultants, and clients.

Candidate Profile

Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement detailed construction execution plans for civil works.
• Lead site mobilization and allocate resources (manpower, equipment, materials) efficiently.
• Ensure work is performed as per drawings, specifications, FIDIC contract requirements, and approved method statements.
• Monitor progress against the project schedule and initiate corrective actions for delays.

2. Site Management & Supervision

• Direct and supervise site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to achieve daily and weekly targets.
• Coordinate with MEP and other disciplines to avoid clashes and delays.
• Ensure materials are approved, delivered, and stored properly to prevent wastage and delays.
• Conduct daily/weekly site meetings with project teams and subcontractors.

3. Quality & Safety Compliance

• Enforce adherence to QA/QC requirements and ensure all inspections are passed without rework.
• Implement HSE plans in coordination with the HSE team to maintain zero-accident culture.
• Issue and follow up on NCRs, corrective actions, and risk mitigation measures.

4. Budget & Cost Control

• Monitor project costs and resource usage to avoid overruns.
• Review subcontractor bills, variation orders, and certify progress payments.
• Provide input to cost control and procurement departments regarding material approvals and vendor performance.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the main point of contact with the client, consultant, and authorities.
• Ensure timely communication of project status, risks, and solutions.
• Support the Project Director in managing contractual claims, extensions of time (EOT), and disputes.

6. Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop site engineers and junior staff to improve technical and managerial skills.
• Foster a collaborative, results-oriented site culture focused on delivery and accountability.
• Lead by example in professionalism, integrity, and company values.

Skills

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).

Minimum 12 years of proven experience in civil construction management, including high-rise buildings, infrastructure, or large-scale mixed-use projects.

Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, project management methodologies (PMBOK), and UAE construction regulations.

Proficiency in project planning tools (Primavera P6 / MS Project) and MS Office.

Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.

PMP or Chartered Engineer certification (preferred).