Construction Manager-Logistics Real Estate,Dubai

JD.com Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com Inc. in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Project Construction Manager to lead industrial, logistics, or large-scale builds, focusing on cost control, design coordination, regulatory compliance, and on-site execution.

You will interface with design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safely, on time, and within budget. Ideal candidates have 8–12 years of UAE/Middle East experience and SCE accreditation, with proven ability to manage complex interfaces and multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of project/construction management experience in the UAE or wider Middle East.
• SCE accreditation is required.
• Proven experience delivering industrial facilities, logistics warehouses, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, local authority approvals, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project and construction management activities from design development through construction and handover.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, quality, and safety to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate multiple contractors and work packages under split-contract structures.
• Ensure coordination of MEP, civil, architectural, and structural works to avoid conflicts.
• Manage design coordination and regulatory compliance with local authorities.
• Lead on-site activities, conduct inspections, and resolve technical or scheduling issues.

Skills

End-to-end project management

Stakeholder coordination

Cost control

Interface management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture

SCE Professional Accreditation

Tools

Aconex

Procore

BIM

Primavera

Job description

The Project Construction Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering industrial, logistics, or large-scale construction projects in the UAE, with a strong focus on cost control, design coordination, regulatory compliance, and on-site execution. The role acts as a key interface between design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal technical and procurement teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Construction Management

• Lead end-to-end project and construction management activities from design development through construction and handover.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality, and safety performance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate multiple contractors and work packages under parallel or split-contract procurement structures.
• Ensure effective coordination of MEP, civil, architectural, and structural works to avoid interface conflicts and construction delays.

2. Design Coordination & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and coordinate with local design consultants to ensure designs comply with KSA regulations, codes, and approval requirements (e.g. KSA Fire & Life Safety Code, local authority standards).
• Review and integrate technical solutions into design packages while ensuring constructability, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Liaise with authorities having jurisdiction to support design approvals and permits.
• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), MOMRAH standards, and other relevant authorities (e.g., MODON).

3. Contractor & Site Management

• Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, and coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site-related technical, quality, safety, and schedule issues in a timely manner.

4. Cost Control & Value Optimization

• Monitor project costs and variations, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and cost targets.
• Support the implementation of cost-saving measures, value engineering initiatives, and optimized construction methods without compromising quality or compliance.
• Review contractors’ payment applications, variations, and change orders in coordination with cost and procurement teams.

5. Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

• Support procurement activities including contractor appointment, supplier sourcing, and material/equipment selection based on local market availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery of long-lead items and critical materials.
• Assist in defining technical scopes, specifications, and contract requirements.

6. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a key coordination point between internal technical teams, procurement functions, consultants, contractors, and local stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication across multicultural teams and ensure alignment on project objectives and execution strategies.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports covering progress, risks, costs, and key issues.
• Capture lessons learned and site feedback to improve future project delivery and construction practices.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate interface risks arising from split contracts and multiple subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain package interface matrices, responsibility demarcation documents, and sequencing plans to mitigate scope gaps and interface risks.
• Maintain a live interface risk register and ensure responsibilities are clearly assigned and communicated.
• Manage cross-trade coordination meetings and resolve interface-related conflicts between subcontractors to avoid delays and claims.
• Lead coordination workshops with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve interface and sequencing challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant project or construction management experience in the UAE or wider Middle East.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) Professional Accreditation is required.
• Proven experience delivering industrial facilities, logistics warehouses, or large-scale commercial/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, local authority approval processes, and industry standards.
• Hands-on experience managing multiple contractors and complex interface coordination.
• Solid understanding of construction cost structures, procurement strategies, and site execution challenges.
• Hands-on experience in Project management systems for project tracking, submittals, and site reporting (such as Aconex, Procore, BIM, Primavera, etc.)
• Strong leadership and on-site management capabilities.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of cost awareness and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.