Construction Manager - Civil

PeopleStrong; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC is seeking a Civil Construction Manager in Dubai to oversee all civil works for electrical substations, including 132kV, 220kV, 400kV facilities. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.

The role requires 12–20 years of experience in civil construction, strong coordination skills, and a thorough understanding of HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Must have civil engineering background and relevant construction experience.
• Experience in civil construction for electrical substations is preferred.
• Strong coordination, communication and HSE compliance abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of civil construction for substations (132kV-400kV).
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, QA/QC, HSE, planning and procurement teams.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, project specs, contractual requirements, and quality standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC
• Jabeli Ali, Dubai

Posted On 06 Oct 2026

End Date 04 Apr 2027

Required Experience 12 - 20 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Bachelors Program Civil Engineering

Job Description

The Civil Construction Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of all civil construction activities associated with electrical substation projects, including 132kV, 220kV, 400kV, and distribution substations. Reporting to the Project Manager or Project Director, the role ensures that all civil works, such as control and GIS buildings, transformer and reactor foundations, equipment plinths, cable trenches, duct banks, oil containment bunds, roads, drainage systems, earthing facilities, gantry foundations, utility corridors, and other associated infrastructure, are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, contractual requirements, quality standards, and HSE regulations. The Civil Construction Manager leads multidisciplinary teams comprising site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, QA/QC, HSE, planning, procurement, and electrical construction personnel, ensuring effective coordination and seamless interface management throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include developing construction methodologies, resource planning, schedule monitoring, progress tracking, risk mitigation, technical review of IFC and shop drawings, quality assurance implementation, subcontractor management, cost control, and timely resolution of site issues. The role also involves close coordination with clients, consultants, and utility authorities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, successful completion of inspections, closure of NCRs and punch points, and maintenance of project documentation, including progress reports and as-built records. Through strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective stakeholder management, the Civil Construction Manager ensures the safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of substation projects while meeting client expectations and organizational objectives.