Construction Manager

Structural Preservation Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

STRUCTURAL is seeking a Construction Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE, providing field leadership across the region for concrete repair, cathodic protection, waterproofing and structural strengthening projects.

The successful candidate will coordinate with Project Managers and leaders, guide foremen and open-shop crews, plan pre-project activities, and ensure safe, on-time delivery while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 10 years of general construction with at least 5 years in a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent role.
• Experience in concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, corrosion control.
• Experience running 4 projects simultaneously in an industrial setting.
• Proven ability to supervise field managers and crews with minimal subcontract oversight.
• Ability to read and execute construction drawings and contract specifications.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to operating principles.
• Experience producing look-ahead schedules and using project documents.
• Strong communication with customers, crews and project teams.
• Intermediate computer skills and construction math.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Project Managers, Division Managers and other leaders within STRUCTURAL GC&C.
• Participating in pre-project planning and disseminating details to field crews.
• Motivating teams and coordinating work across construction activities.
• Ensuring crews operate tools and equipment safely and productively.
• Providing training and assistance to crews.
• Assisting Project Managers in evaluating production rates.
• Completing essential paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Interviewing and hiring of new field employees.
• Providing leadership to our Safety 24/7 culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Construction math

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma 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 2500 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 2500 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 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 nations structures stronger and last longer. Projects typically consist of concrete repair cathodic protection waterproofing and structural strengthening in commercial and industrial settings.

As a successful candidate you will also be responsible for:

• 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 an accurate manner

• Interviewing and hiring of new field employees

• Providing leadership to our Companys Safety 24/7 culture

Candidates who meet the following criteria may be considered for this exciting position based in our large Operations division:

• 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 Companys 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

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical dental insurance 401(k) paid holidays & vacation tuition reimbursement career development and growth opportunities and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V

Required Experience:

Manager