Construction Manager

WSP; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to oversee project execution and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and cost standards. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of construction management experience, proficient in FIDIC contracts, and a commitment to safety with a record of zero accidents. This role involves coordinating contractor activities and maintaining project documentation for successful handover.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in construction management, particularly in industrial greenfield projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and the role of Engineer.
• Demonstrated success in safety management, achieving zero-accident records.
• Skilled in cost control and schedule integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of construction management plans.
• Ensure site setup and proper temporary utilities.
• Supervise implementation of document control systems and workflows.
• Monitor contractor compliance and performance.

Skills

Construction management

Contract administration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SHE management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced certifications in construction management

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are currently recruiting for a seasoned Construction Manager to lead execution, ensure compliance, and deliver excellence across safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of construction management plans, guidelines, and manuals
• Ensure proper site setup, temporary utilities, and facilities are established
• Facilitate contractor kick-off meetings and alignment sessions
• Supervise implementation of digital document control systems, workflows, QA / QC, reporting, and communication protocols
• Monitor contractor compliance with interim / final payments, variations, amendments, warranties, defects, liabilities, and disputes
• Review and approve contractor submissions including RFIs, materials, shop drawings, and method statements
• Oversee inspections, ITPs, testing & commissioning, approvals, and handovers
• Ensure daily coordination meetings, site supervision, and acceptance of contractor work are conducted
• Supervise the integration of contractor schedules and milestone tracking with equipment installation and commissioning
• Ensure cost control systems, budget baselines, and reporting templates are established and maintained
• Monitor interim / final payments and cost reporting
• Ensure change and variation approval procedures are implemented and followed
• Review contractor variation requests, validate costs, and provide recommendations to the client
• Maintain and update change management logs
• Oversee weekly and monthly meetings
• Ensure monthly progress reports are submitted to the client
• Supervise document control and management processes
• Review contractor performance reports and lessons-learned workshops
• Coordinate operation training for CSA and MEPF systems provided by contractors
• Ensure approval of as-built documents and closure of defects
• Oversee final inspection and acceptance (TOC - Taking Over Certificate)
• Deliver the project handover report

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in construction management, with proven expertise in industrial greenfield projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and ability to act in the role of Engineer.
• Demonstrated success in SHE management, achieving zero-accident records.
• Skilled in contract administration, QA / QC, cost control, and schedule integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; advanced certifications preferred.
• Prior experience in the UAE is highly desirable.