Construction Manager Mid-Level Engineering /Architecture · North Africa · · Closes Jul 31 View role

Jddesign; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jddesign is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee high-end hospitality projects across North Africa, with site-based duties in a full-time role. The candidate will report to the Project Manager and lead a construction team to deliver on schedule and quality.

The role requires 12+ years in GCC hotel construction, luxury fit out, joinery, FF&E, and strong leadership and client-facing skills. Night shifts may be required, and coordination with procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of proven experience in GCC hotel construction and luxury interior works.
• Strong leadership, client-facing and coordination skills.
• Experience supervising large construction teams and managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead full construction lifecycle for hotel/hospitality projects, ensuring quality and cost control.
• Supervise engineers, supervisors, foremen, and site staff with proper coordination.
• Report progress, risks, and resource needs to the Project Manager.
• Organize logistics as main contractor, manage material deliveries and suppliers.
• Oversee site activities: civil, architectural, interior fit out, joinery, FF&E.
• Maintain client communications with transparency and alignment.
• Review drawings, shop drawings, and method statements for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and hospitality standards.
• Manage schedules, manpower, and subcontractor performance.
• Conduct site inspections for quality and safety.
• Resolve technical issues and design discrepancies with consultants.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely delivery of materials and furniture.
• Lead progress meetings and prepare construction reports.
• Organize night shifts when required to meet deadlines.
• Implement risk management and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

North Africa · Full-time · Mid-Level · Apply by July 31, 2026

About the role

Job Description: Construction ManagerLocation: North Africa (Full time, Site based / Office based as required)Position SummaryThe Construction Manager will oversee and manage all construction activities for high end hospitality projects across North Africa. The role requires deep experience in hotel construction, luxury fit out, joinery, FF&E, and decorative works. The selected candidate will report directly to the Project Manager and lead the construction team to ensure timely, high quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full construction lifecycle of hotel and hospitality projects, ensuring timely, high quality, and cost effective delivery.
• Supervise and direct the construction team, including engineers, supervisors, foremen, and site staff, ensuring proper coordination and workflow.
• Report directly to the Project Manager, providing regular updates on progress, risks, site issues, manpower, and material requirements.
• Organize and manage all logistics activities as the main contractor, including site access, material deliveries, storage, equipment allocation, and coordination with suppliers.
• Oversee all site activities, including civil works, architectural works, interior fit out, joinery installation, decorative finishes, and furniture coordination.
• Maintain strong communication and professional presentation with client representatives, ensuring trust, transparency, and alignment with project expectations.
• Review and validate construction drawings, shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, authority requirements, and international hospitality standards.
• Manage and monitor project schedules, manpower distribution, daily site operations, and subcontractor performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to approved design intent.
• Resolve technical issues, site conflicts, and design discrepancies through proactive coordination with consultants and design teams.
• Oversee joinery, millwork, FF&E, and decorative elements to ensure precision, craftsmanship, and alignment with approved mock ups.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, furniture, and specialist items.
• Lead progress meetings, prepare construction reports, and communicate key updates to senior management and clients.
• Organize and manage night shift operations when required to meet project deadlines or accommodate site constraints.
• Implement risk management strategies and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of proven experience in the GCC, with strong exposure to hotel construction, luxury fit out, joinery, FF&E, and high end interior works.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, interior finishing standards, and hospitality project requirements.
• Proven experience supervising construction teams and managing subcontractors and specialist vendors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills, with strong client facing abilities.
• Strong understanding of regional authority regulations, building codes, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts, solve problems quickly, and work under pressure, including night shift operations when required.
• High attention to detail, especially in joinery, decorative finishes, and luxury interior elements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, project management tools, and construction documentation workflows.