Construction Manager

Structural Group, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Construction Manager who will provide high-level field management and lead teams across various projects aimed at enhancing structural integrity. Ideal candidates should have over ten years of experience in general construction, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and be dedicated to safety. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in general construction with at least 5 years in a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent role.
• Proven ability to supervise various levels of field managers and crews.
• Intermediate computer skills and construction math skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction leadership across UAE.
• Motivate team members to accomplish tasks and coordinate activities.
• Ensure safety and proper operation of tools and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Safety adherence

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL has been established in UAE since 2008 and has offices / operations in Qatar and KSA.

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to be based out of our Dubai or Abu Dhabi office and provide construction leadership across UAE. As a Construction Manager in UAE, you will be responsible for providing high level field management to other Superintendents, Foreman as well as our open-shop crews that make our nation's structures stronger and last longer. Projects typically consist of concrete repair, cathodic protection, waterproofing, and structural strengthening in commercial and industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Project Managers, Division Managers and other leaders within the STRUCTURAL GC&C business line
• Participating in pre-project and pre-task planning activities then disseminating planning details to field crews
• Motivating team members to work together to accomplish tasks, coordinate work activities with other construction project activities and assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs
• Ensuring crews are operating all tools and equipment in a safe, proper and productive manner
• Providing training and assistance to crews in the performance of work-related tasks
• Assisting Project Managers in evaluating various production rates related to the project
• Completing all essential paperwork in a clear and accurate manner
• Interviewing and hiring of new field employees
• Providing leadership to our Company's Safety 24 / 7 culture

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in general construction with at least 5 of those years in a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent role
• Prior experience in general repair type projects to include concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, corrosion control, etc.
• Previous experience running 4 projects simultaneously – Ideally in an industrial construction environment
• Proven ability to supervise various levels of field managers as well as crews with minimal subcontract oversight
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and execute to construction drawings and contract specifications
• Established dedication to safety and ability to display adherence to our Company's operating principles
• Proven experience to produce look-ahead schedules and work with other construction documents as required by the project
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the customer, crew and project teams
• Intermediate computer skills and construction math skills

Our ideal Superintendent candidate is an innovative but decisive field manager who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

STRUCTURAL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24 / 7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

EOE / M / F / D / V