Construction Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Construction Manager to lead PMC oversight of on-site construction delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion on a major project in Dubai.

The role demands senior site leadership, management of multi-disciplinary teams, and strong contract awareness under FIDIC or equivalent frameworks. On-site duties and reporting are core components of the position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 15+ years' construction experience, incl. 5+ years in senior site management on large-scale projects.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing contractor performance on site.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contracts, and quality and HSE management systems.
• Experience reviewing programmes, progress reports, variations and EOT claims.
• Proficient in MS Office, with working knowledge of Primavera P6 outputs and CDE or document control platforms.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge Contractors and advise senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMC's site-based construction team, including resident engineers and QA/QC staff, setting priorities and reviewing outputs.
• Oversee day-to-day Contractor activities, mobilisation, logistics, site coordination and interfaces between works packages.
• Act as the primary point of contact on site for the Contractor, Designers and Client's representatives on construction matters.
• Chair or contribute to site coordination, progress and interface meetings, and drive action closure.
• Monitor construction progress against the baseline programme and review look-aheads and recovery plans.
• Verify progress against milestones and support milestone tracking and EOT claims.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover; manage snagging and as-built documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly site reports; escalate significant risks to the Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Site management

Education

Civil/Construction Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

CDE/Document control

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Purpose:

We are looking for a Construction Manager to lead the PMC's oversight of construction delivery on site. Provide independent management and assurance of Contractor performance across programme, quality, safety and cost, so that the project is delivered safely, to the approved design and specification, and within the agreed time and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Leadership and Site Management

• Lead the PMC's site-based construction team, including resident engineers, discipline inspectors, QA/QC and HSE personnel, setting priorities and reviewing their outputs.
• Oversee day-to-day Contractor activities, mobilisation, logistics, site coordination and interfaces between works packages and trades.
• Act as the primary point of contact on site for the Contractor, Designers and Client's representatives on construction matters.
• Chair or contribute to site coordination, progress and interface meetings, and drive action closure.

Programme and Progress Control

• Monitor construction progress against the baseline programme, and review Contractor look-aheads, recovery plans and resource levels.
• Work with the Senior Planner to identify critical path risks early and agree mitigation or acceleration measures with the Contractor.
• Verify progress claims against measured site progress and support milestone and completion tracking.

Quality and Technical Assurance

• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, codes and authority requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of Contractor quality plans, ITPs, inspection and test regimes, and the NCR and snagging processes.
• Coordinate with the Design Manager and Designers on technical queries, RFIs and design changes affecting site works.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Promote and enforce compliance with HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems and site safety plans.
• Review Contractor HSE performance, incident reports and investigations, and ensure corrective actions are closed out.
• Support compliance with environmental, community and authority requirements.

Commercial and Contract Support

• Support the Project Manager and Cost Manager with variation assessments, interim valuations, and review of claims and extension of time submissions from a construction standpoint.
• Keep records of site instructions, delay events, instructions and verbal directions to protect the Client's contractual position.

Testing, Commissioning and Handover

• Oversee testing, commissioning and integrated systems testing, and the inspection, completion and handover process.
• Manage the snagging and defects close-out process, and verify the quality of as-builts and O&M documentation.

Reporting

• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly site reports covering progress, quality, safety, manpower, equipment and issues.
• Escalate significant risks, issues and deviations to the Project Manager and Client with recommended actions.

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 15+ years' construction experience, including at least 5 years in a senior site management role on large-scale projects.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary construction teams and Contractor performance on site.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contract forms, construction methodologies, and quality and HSE management systems.
• Experience reviewing programmes, progress reports, variations and EOT claims.
• Proficient in MS Office, with working knowledge of Primavera P6 outputs and CDE or document control platforms.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge Contractors and advise senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience on data center, mission-critical or other complex, fast-track projects, including MEP and commissioning-intensive works.
• PMC or consultancy experience in the UAE or wider Middle East / EMEA region.
• Professional qualifications such as chartered engineer status, PMP, or CIOB membership.
• HSE certification such as NEBOSH or IOSH.

Location:

On-site -Dubai, ARE

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