Construction Manager

Structural Group, Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UAE is looking for a Construction Manager to provide field management in Dubai. This role requires over 10 years of general construction experience, including 5 years in senior roles. Responsibilities include team oversight, project management, and ensuring operational safety. The candidate should excel in communication, have a dedication to safety, and be capable of handling multiple projects. Competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and career development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in general construction with at least 5 years in a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent role.
• Experience in concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, and corrosion control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide field management to Superintendents, Foremen, and crews.
• Motivate team members and coordinate work activities.
• Ensure safe and productive operations of tools and equipment.

Skills

General construction experience

Team leadership

Safety adherence

Communication skills

Supervision of field managers

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. As the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States and the open‑shop contracting business line of Structural Group, we employ roughly 2,500 employees nationwide and in select international markets, including UAE (established since 2008), 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, Foremen, and our open‑shop crews that make our nation’s structures stronger and last longer. Projects typically consist of concrete repair, cathodic protection, waterproofing, and structural strengthening in commercial and industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers, Division Managers and other leaders within the STRUCTURAL GC&C business line
• Participate in pre‑project and pre‑task planning activities and disseminate planning details to field crews
• Motivate 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
• Ensure crews are operating all tools and equipment safely, properly and productively
• Provide training and assistance to crews in the performance of work‑related tasks
• Assist Project Managers in evaluating various production rates related to the project
• Complete all essential paperwork in a clear and accurate manner
• Interview and hire new field employees
• Provide leadership to our Company’s Safety 24/7 culture

Qualifications

• 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, including 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 and 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 Company’s operating principles
• Proven experience producing look‑ahead schedules and working 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; who can set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; who can encourage and mentor others; who is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; who can quickly gain trust and respect; and who 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