Construction manager

ladwigconsulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Real Estate Developer is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of residential and mixed-use projects in Dubai. You will manage contractors, consultants and engineering teams to ensure quality, programme and budget compliance.

The role requires a hands-on leader with UAE experience, a Civil Engineering or related degree, and a proven track record delivering complex schemes from start to handover.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of construction experience in residential/mixed-use developments.
• Proven end-to-end project delivery from start to handover.
• UAE experience, with 1–2 projects delivered in Dubai is essential.
• Experience with main contractor or developer is required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of on-site construction execution and day-to-day delivery.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and engineering teams.
• Review drawings and submissions; resolve clashes and buildability issues.
• Oversee interfaces across architectural, structural, MEP and fit-out.
• Monitor progress and address delays and risks to protect programme.

Skills

Construction management

On-site delivery

Contractor coordination

Project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join a Dubai-based real estate developer and take ownership of the on-site delivery of residential development projects. The role requires a strong hands-on construction professional who understands the full project lifecycle and can effectively manage contractors, consultants and engineering teams to deliver projects to the required quality, programme and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of construction execution and day-to-day project delivery on site.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, consultants, subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Review Shop Drawings, RFIs and technical submissions, identify clashes and buildability issues, and drive practical solutions.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and fit-out interfaces.
• Monitor construction progress against programme and proactively address delays and delivery risks.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation opportunities without compromising quality or the intended product.
• Oversee inspections, testing, snagging, handover and project close-out.
• Maintain strong control over quality, safety and contractor performance.
• Represent the developer on site and take ownership of resolving construction and coordination issues.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of relevant construction experience, preferably within residential or mixed-use developments.
• Proven participation in end-to-end project delivery is mandatory, with experience taking projects through the full lifecycle to completion and handover.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• UAE experience is essential, including successful delivery of at least 1–2 projects in Dubai.
• Previous experience with a main contractor or real estate developer is required
• Strong hands-on knowledge of construction execution, sequencing, buildability and site operations.
• Excellent ability to review Shop Drawings, RFIs and technical documentation and resolve site issues.
• Strong understanding of architectural, structural, MEP and fit-out coordination.
• Good knowledge of Dubai construction procedures, approvals, inspections and handover processes.
• Strong ownership mentality with a proactive, decisive and solution-oriented approach.