Construction Manager

Group AMANA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee site execution, ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 8 years of experience and proficiency in project management tools like MS Project or Primavera. Responsibilities include optimizing resource allocation and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative construction solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in construction management.
• PMP and OSHA certification is an advantage.
• Results-oriented with strong execution and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage site execution to meet time, cost, and quality requirements.
• Optimize manpower, equipment, and material allocation on site.
• Supervise all construction work to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication skills in English

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About AMANA:

Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today.

We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build. We are the region’s trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn-key solutions for fast-track projects, repeatedly.

We are a human-centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people’s continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together – people and business.

Role Objective:

• To manage the site execution of the project such that it is completed within the time, cost, productivity and quality requirements of the contract while adhering to the company’s quality and safety practices.
• To assign and distribute efficiently the available resources, materials, subcontractors and equipment on the project.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the introduction of new methods of construction, equipment, and machinery to improve the construction process.
• Promotes a culture of logistic planning and productivity measurement.
• Optimizes overall construction manpower, equipment, and materials allocation on site to meet budget.
• Supervises the complete construction work of assigned project and ensures its completion within budgeted time, cost and productivity and quality standards.
• Supervises overall attendance, productivity, and safety of construction staff and non-staff on site.
• Assists Project Manager with preparation of Project Schedule, Manpower Schedule, Material Log, and drawing log, and any changes thereof in coordination with Planning and Cost Control Units for initial project planning.
• Issues all site-related material requisition forms using Product Catalogue, coordinates purchase and delivery of required materials in coordination with supplier and oversees inflow/outflow of site store materials.
• Ensures that the quality of material and installation of work is in accordance with the acceptance criteria identified for the project by QA/QC.
• Conducts daily meetings with site staff to organize work scope for the day/next day to ensure proper planning of site supervisory staff.
• Responsible for issuing instructions to the site staff to complete the work in accordance with the project plan, schedules, specifications, contract and allocated resources.
• Responsible for monitoring all sub-contractor work to ensure that the work is as per the job specifications, timeline and contract requirements.
• Monitors and compiles productivity rates as required by the Planning and Cost Control units.
• Reviews and comments on methods statements issued by QA/QC to ensure timely compliance and execution of the works.
• Responsible for the timely relaying of daily site progress reports to Projects Control.
• Responsible for the safety at site by coordinating with the site engineer and the safety officer.
• Ensures his site image is in compliance with Company standards and policies.
• Leads the site meetings to validate accurate forecasting and allocation of resources.
• Corresponds with consultants and sub-contractors on site-related matters and ensures good relations with them.
• Manages the overall site logistics to ensure efficient coordination and execution of works.
• Manages the process of attaining necessary consultant/authority approval needed to maintain execution schedule.
• Assigns tasks and responsibilities to engineers and foremen as per directions of Project Manager.
• Assists with recruitment and training of construction staff and manpower.
• Assists in the training and development of personnel in the Construction function.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience
• PMP and OSHA certification is an advantage
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Primavera
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills
• Results-oriented with strong execution and teamwork
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving
• Strong communication skills in English

What makes a true AMANAian?

• We know that our company growth and success come from our people who continuously drive our company, partners and clients forward. Our community of talented employees, AMANAians, are built on the eight foundations of the Group Amana workforce.
• We are Team Players
• We are Reliable
• We communicate with Clarity
• We make decisions based on Understanding