Construction Manager (Healthcare)

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Construction Manager with over 15 years of experience in managing large building projects, preferably within healthcare. This role requires strong project management skills, the ability to maintain safety standards, and effective communication with site management. Join our team in the UAE to drive impactful projects forward.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience managing construction of large buildings.
• Strong engineering and technical background required.
• Previous experience with international consultants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project Health and Safety program.
• Maintain compliance among safety engineers.
• Prepare monthly reports on Construction and HSE.

Skills

Project management

HSE knowledge

Communication skills

Conflict management

Organizational ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction

Job description

Job Description

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients’ communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach. Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

Stantec is currently looking for a Construction Manager with Healthcare experience to join our dynamic team and support on a construction supervision project in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• To manage the development, incorporation and maintenance of project Health and Safety program.
• To maintain a strict level of compliance, appearance and professionalism amongst Stantec’s safety engineers and encourage growth and improvement on project site level.
• Responsible for all Stantec’s construction execution and HSE supervision activities.
• Prepares necessary “Constructability” and “Build-ability” reviews.
• Assist the Project Manager in necessary project sequencing and phasing reviews.
• Attends weekly contractor’s site logistics, progress and HSE meetings.
• Prepares Construction and HSE parts of Monthly Reports.
• Responsible for preparing preliminary hand over report together with technical managers.
• Assist Project Manager and Commercial Manager with review of all claims, EOT’s and all variations and changes from a Stantec perspective.
• Assist Project Manager with technical managers with the project handover and final walk through.
• Protect and ensure compliance of Stantec’s contractual and Authority requirements in terms of health, environment and safety.
• As necessary review and comment on construction documentation related to health, environment and safety.
• As necessary review and comment on site logistic plans and corresponding documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience managing construction of large buildings and working with reputable international consultants.
• Candidates Must have previous experience working with a Consultancy.
• Healthcare/Hospital facility project delivery/construction experience would be preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines: Engineering or Construction from an internationally recognized university.
• Strong engineering and technical background.
• Understanding of site logistics and HSE.
• Must have integrity and be able to demonstrate both drive and excellent organizational ability.
• Ability to manage potential conflict robustly.
• Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive way.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with contractor’s site management and site engineers.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle variety of assigned tasks and workload.
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