Construction Manager

Royal Gardens Contracting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Gardens Contracting is seeking a Construction Manager in the United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate will lead project planning and execution, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgetary constraints.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 7–10 years of on-site construction experience, including leadership roles. Strong communication skills and proficiency with tools like Primavera P6 are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of on-site construction experience in the UAE, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in civil infrastructure, MEP, or landscaping projects.
• Strong understanding of UAE Building Code and FIDIC contract conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive project execution plans for site mobilization.
• Manage daily construction operations and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Monitor project schedules and control budgetary costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Project Planning

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Mobilization
  • Develop and drive the site execution plan: work breakdown structure, resource allocation, temporary facilities and logistics.
  • Coordinate site set-up, including access, utilities, safety barriers and traffic management.
• Execution & Coordination
  • Oversee daily construction operations: manage subcontractors, trades and on-site teams to achieve work scopes.
  • Liaise with design, planning, QA/QC, HSE and commercial teams to resolve technical or contractual issues.
• Schedule & Cost Control
  • Monitor progress against the baseline schedule (Primavera P6/MS Project); identify delays and lead recovery-planning sessions.
  • Review and approve subcontractor claims, progress invoices and change orders to maintain budgetary control.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Enforce adherence to project specifications, approved drawings and QA/QC procedures; coordinate hold-point inspections and testing.
  • Ensure all construction activities comply with company HSE policies and OSHAD/ADOSH regulations; conduct toolbox talks and safety walk-downs.
• Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Act as the primary on-site representative for clients, consultants and authorities; facilitate site meetings and issue minutes.
  • Maintain transparent communication on progress, risks and mitigation plans.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Mentor and coach site engineers, foremen and supervisors; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct performance reviews, skills gap analyses and on-the-job training sessions.
• Handover & Close-Out
  • Oversee final inspections, snagging, commissioning and as-built documentation.
  • Ensure smooth client handover and support warranty phase queries.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Experience:
  • 7–10 years of progressive on-site construction experience in the UAE, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Proven track record delivering civil infrastructure, MEP or landscaping projects.
• Technical Skills & Software:
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, AutoCAD and MS Office.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and digital site-management tools.
• Knowledge & Certifications:
  • Strong understanding of UAE Building Code, FIDIC contract conditions and local permitting processes.
  • PMP, Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent certification is an advantage; HSE certifications (NEBOSH IGC, OSHAD) are desirable.
• Core Competencies:
  • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple priorities and drive teams to achieve targets.