Construction Manager - Villas

Mace; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Mace is delivering a large residential masterplan in Abu Dhabi, leading designated work packages with a focus on safety, quality, cost and programme objectives. The role involves collaborating with the delivery team, coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders, and driving successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has proven project and construction delivery experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and relevant qualifications (CSCS/SMSTS).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and delivering construction projects.
• Strong ability to engage and coordinate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.

Responsibilities

• Supports team performance through coaching, technical development, and performance management.
• Manages delivery of a specific structure or fit-out package, ensuring quality, safety, and programme adherence.
• Coordinates with package managers on programme alignment and critical path activities.
• Chairs look-ahead meetings, driving short-term planning and coordination.
• Tracks planned vs actual progress, escalating deviations to construction leadership when needed.
• Understands and applies the project's digital strategy and knows where to access construction information.
• Manages area close-out, ensuring QA/QC compliance, ITPs, and handover readiness.
• Builds strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Leverages best practices from centres of excellence and company knowledge hubs.
• Drives sustainability goals, contributing to net zero carbon efforts and responsible business practices.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Managerial CSCS Card

SMSTS

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

Large residential masterplan community consisting of villas, townhouses, and all associated infrastructure.

Responsible for leading the delivery of designated work packages, ensuring performance against safety, quality, cost, and programme objectives. Working collaboratively within the construction delivery team, the role builds strong relationships with subcontractors, stakeholders, and project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Supports team performance through coaching, technical development, and performance management.
• Manages delivery of a specific structure or fit-out package, ensuring quality, safety, and programme adherence.
• Coordinates with package managers on programme alignment and critical path activities.
• Chairs look-ahead meetings, driving short-term planning and coordination.
• Tracks planned vs actual progress, escalating deviations to construction leadership when needed.
• Understands and applies the project's digital strategy and knows where to access construction information.
• Manages area close-out, ensuring QA/QC compliance, ITPs, and handover readiness.
• Builds strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Leverages best practices from centres of excellence and company knowledge hubs.
• Drives sustainability goals, contributing to net zero carbon efforts and responsible business practices.

You'll Need To Have

• Proven experience in project and construction delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications, i.e., Managerial CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) or SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.