Construction Manager

ARISE IIP; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to supervise contractor activities and ensure timely project completion. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in construction management, particularly in PPP infrastructure projects, with a strong command of both French and English. This role offers a dynamic environment where multitasking and effective stakeholder communication are crucial.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in construction activities.
• Experience in infrastructure/road PPP/construction projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction management.
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders regarding project progress.
• Manage project quality control and cost.
• Ensure construction deadlines are met.
• Monitor construction productivity and schedule performance.

Skills

Fluent in French

Good quality English

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Multi-tasking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Role Description

The Construction Manager will be responsible for supervising the constructor contractors from the start of the engineering-construction contract, and throughout the period of construction of the different sections and stages of the SEZ/ industrial zone, the nature of the work to be carried out varying according to of these sections and stages of the Project.

He/she will have strong skills in engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) contract management and operational management in a multicultural environment.

He/she will have experience working on PPP infrastructure projects; and will have a very good knowledge of major building projects. He/she is fluent in French both orally and in writing and can work in good quality English, especially oral. He/she will have significant experience working in an environment like that of the project.

Main responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day construction management of the project in accordance with SEZ/ industrial zone design criteria and codes.
• Conducting Meetings with engineers, architects, and contractors on an ongoing basis regarding project objectives and progress.
• Manage project quality control and cost.
• Ensuring the construction process starts and ends on time and ensuring daily and weekly deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and lead activities with contractore, EPC, designer, suppliers, administration.
• Assist in construction site inspections and oversee architectural/engineering design projects and closely work with staff to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Prepares, supervises and approves the development of Project Execution Plan [from construction point of view], and its implementation plus ensuring Lessons Learned are properly documented throughout the life of the project including Project Close-out.
• Manage the construction effort and be the construction representative of our company with Client. To plan, develop and organize the construction effort to formulate the most cost-effective plan to timely completion within budget and to implement the execution of that plan.
• Responsible for implementation of the scope of work as related to construction/ fabrication, pre-commissioning, load-out, installation, hook-up and commissioning of the facilities in conformance with project specifications, Scope of Work, and in accordance with the approved Project Schedule.
• Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress.
• Monitor and report to the board project details, including progress, risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
• Ensures all changes to specifications, work scope and drawings are documented.
• Define clear roles & responsibilities and deliverable requirements in terms of both scope and schedule to all the team members.
• Review man-hours and duration forecasts to completion for construction and man-hours and resource requirements.
• Monitor construction productivity and schedule performance and investigate reasons for less than satisfactory performance. Provide recommendations and institute measures for improvement by modification to operating procedures/work instructions.
• Adhere to Arise Group HSE standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the Company.
• Maintain a proper communication External/ Internal on construction projects.
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the management.

Profile of the ideal candidate

- Engineering degree with a minimum of 10 years of proven experience in monitoring, implementation of construction activities.

- Proven and relevant experience in infrastructure/road PPP/construction projects. Experience in Africa or emerging countries is also an asset.

- Previous experience in contract management of high-value projects.

- Ability to establish and maintain close relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including local and government officials, industry partners, and institutional partners.

- Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written in French (excellent command) and English (good quality especially oral). Speaking a local language is a plus

- Proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively.

- Demonstrate integrity and ethical leadership.

- Proven ability to perform management functions, excellent written and oral communication skills and in-depth knowledge of construction industry best practices required

- Must be able to multitask in a rapidly changing environment.