Construction Manager (Buildings)

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead building construction activities from execution through completion and handover. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, with quality and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

The role requires leading contractors and project teams, coordinating design changes, supervising site works, and ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi authority requirements and project procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 15–20 years of relevant building construction experience.
• Proven experience as a Construction Manager on building projects.
• SOE and DMT registration mandatory.
• Strong construction management, contractor coordination, project delivery, programme and quality control, and site supervision.
• Knowledge of UAE construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day construction activities and site operations.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Monitor project progress, programme, resources, and construction sequencing.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical, construction, and site coordination issues.
• Coordinate design changes, variations, and additional works with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor quality and workmanship.
• Support project completion, snagging, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority requirements and project procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Construction management

Contractor coordination

Project delivery

Quality control

Site supervision

Construction methods

Drawings

Specifications

UAE practices

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

SOE registration

DMT registration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

SOE registration

DMT registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and manage building construction activities from execution through completion and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards, and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day construction activities and site operations.

• Lead and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project teams.

• Monitor project progress, programme, resources, and construction sequencing.

• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements.

• Identify and resolve technical, construction, and site coordination issues.

• Coordinate design changes, variations, and additional works with relevant stakeholders.

• Conduct site inspections and monitor quality and workmanship.

• Support project completion, snagging, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.

• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority requirements and project procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

• 15–20 years of relevant building construction experience.

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager on building projects.

• SOE and DMT registration is mandatory.

• Strong experience in construction management, contractor coordination, project delivery, programme and quality control, and site supervision.

• Strong knowledge of building construction methods, drawings, specifications, and UAE construction practices.

• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Primavera P6 knowledge is an advantage.