Construction Manager – Façade / Cladding

Big Fish Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Façade/Cladding in Dubai. This role involves managing façade works, ensuring compliance with designs, and coordinating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, with at least 10 years of experience including 5 years in the GCC region. Strong leadership and knowledge of façade systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in façade and cladding construction.
• At least 5 years in projects located in the UK or GCC.
• Strong knowledge of unitized and curtain wall systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage façade and cladding works.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and designs.
• Supervise installation activities and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Coordination

Knowledge of façade systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

The Role Position Title: Construction Manager – Façade / Cladding
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Contracting / Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage all façade and cladding works from mobilization through to project completion.
• Ensure execution aligns with approved designs, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Liaise with consultants, design teams, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and coordinate engineering solutions.
• Monitor installation activities and ensure alignment with project schedules, safety standards, and regulatory approvals.
• Supervise subcontractors and façade specialists, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and workmanship standards.
• Manage inspections, QA / QC procedures, mock-ups, and material approvals related to external envelope works.
• Coordinate with internal project managers, structural engineers, and architectural teams to ensure façade integration with overall building systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews; generate status reports for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices are strictly adhered to across façade work areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in façade and cladding construction, with at least 5 years in the UK or GCC.
• Strong knowledge of unitized, stick system, curtain wall, ACP, GRC, stone cladding, and ventilated façade systems.
• Experience in overseeing façade works on high-rise, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Familiarity with local building regulations, façade design codes, and authority requirements.
• Proficient in interpreting façade drawings, shop drawings, and engineering details.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

Preferred Candidate

• Experience with Tier-1 contracting firms or international façade specialists.
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Strong communication and reporting skills; fluent in English.
• PMP or façade-specific certifications are an advantage.

About the company

Service: Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs.

Knowledge: Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term.

Care: At Big Fish, we care about the people we work with and about the world and environment we live in, which is why we support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.