Construction Manager

Structural Preservation Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services leader is seeking a skilled Construction Manager based in Dubai to oversee field management across the UAE. Responsibilities include providing leadership to the construction teams on projects involving concrete repair, structural strengthening, and waterproofing. The ideal candidate has a decade of experience in construction, with a strong focus on safety and team collaboration. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including opportunities for career development and growth.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in general construction, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, and corrosion control.
• Ability to produce look-ahead schedules and communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction leadership across UAE.
• Participate in planning activities and disseminate details to field crews.
• Ensure safe and productive operation of tools and equipment.

Skills

Field management

Team motivation

Construction drawings interpretation

Safety adherence

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 2500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

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 and accurate manner.
• Interviewing and hiring 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 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.

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