Construction Manager - MEP

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm seeks a qualified Construction Manager to oversee major projects in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, coupled with strong communication skills and a passion for safety and quality compliance across all stages of project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-value projects and ensure adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of construction management experience, 15 years overall.
• Experience with residential projects preferred.
• PMP certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager on project progress and concerns.
• Prepare management reports regarding scope and recommend solutions.
• Conduct site visits to monitor quality, safety, and progress.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Education

BSc or higher degree in Engineering

Job description

Hill International is an international construction consulting firm providing program and project management, construction management, cost engineering, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance services for major construction projects worldwide. With over 10,000 project assignments totaling more than $500 billion in construction value, Hill is publicly traded on the NYSE (HIL) and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. (www.hillintl.com)

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Communicate continuously with the Project Manager regarding project progress and concerns.
• Propose in-house Project Management procedures to ensure compliance with contract and company standards.
• Establish and maintain project procedures for design and construction supervision.
• Prepare reports for management to address issues related to scope of services and recommend solutions.
• Advise on potential scope variations that could impact cost or schedule, with assessments.
• Present mobilization, demobilization, leave, and replacement plans for approval.
• Lead assessment of variations, claims, and reports, providing technical positions to management.
• Alert management to potential schedule slippages and propose corrective actions.
• Provide feedback for internal and third-party audits.
• Review and initial progress invoices.
• Coordinate staff performance and ensure compliance with contractual and best practice standards.
• Review reports from design consultants and contractors, highlighting issues and corrective actions.
• Assess change requests and recommend actions.
• Participate in meetings: executive, progress, quality, safety, and technical.
• Implement approved project procedures across staff.
• Conduct induction for staff on project requirements.
• Ensure staff awareness of project documents, including design and contract details.
• Review design, tender, and contract documents for deficiencies.
• Review contractor site organization and key personnel credentials.
• Monitor contractor equipment and workforce plans, advising management of shortages.
• Oversee subcontractors, vendors, materials, and shop drawings, reporting deviations impacting schedule or budget.
• Ensure contractor compliance with design changes and notices.
• Perform regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, and progress, reporting findings.
• Lead evaluation of contractor requests for information, coordinating with design consultants as needed.
• Implement field quality control, safety, and progress procedures.
• Review construction methodology, method statements, quality, safety, and schedule plans.
• Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Supervise final inspections, punch list preparation, and closeout documentation, coordinating with end-users.
• Verify as-built drawings, warranties, manuals, spare parts, and training programs.
• Prepare and submit project closeout reports.
• Stay informed of and comply with Hill's quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Qualified engineer with a BSc or higher degree.
• Minimum of 12 years experience in construction management, with at least 15 years overall experience.
• Experience with residential projects.
• Certified PMP is advantageous.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.