Construction Project Lead: Deliver On Time & Quality

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International is seeking a Construction Manager in Dubai to oversee project planning, site management, quality assurance and budget control from inception to handover. The role requires strong leadership, coordination with clients, consultants and subcontractors, and a robust understanding of HSE regulations and contractual obligations.

You will supervise site teams, monitor progress, optimize costs, ensure compliance with designs, and drive commissioning procedures for a successful

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management.
• Expertise in civil construction, structural and finishing works.
• Proficiency in project management software Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, BIM.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of contracts, BOQs and construction methodologies.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and quality standards (ISO 9001, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed project plans.
• Monitor timeline milestones and deliverables to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure works comply with approved designs, drawings and contractual obligations.
• Oversee daily site activities and manage site engineers, foremen and subcontractors.
• Ensure proper allocation of manpower, materials and equipment.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and site challenges.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team to resolve defects and ensure workmanship quality.
• Ensure proper testing and commissioning procedures before handover.
• Manage project budgets, cost estimates and expense tracking.
• Work with QS and Procurement to optimize costs.
• Approve purchase requests, subcontractor invoices and material requisitions.
• Monitor variation orders and claims to prevent cost overruns.
• Enforce HSE policies onsite and conduct safety meetings and audits.
• Work with HSE officers to ensure a safe working environment.
• Investigate accidents and promote safety culture.
• Maintain project schedules using Primavera or MS Project.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and conduct stakeholder meetings.
• Track project documentation, RFIs, submissions and approvals.
• Coordinate with government authorities for permits and inspections.
• Handle contract disputes, variations and change orders professionally.
• Liaise with clients and consultants to ensure satisfaction and alignment.
• Oversee snagging and defect rectification before handover.
• Coordinate with MEP and finishing teams for commissioning and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Civil construction

Structural works

Finishing works

Problem solving

Decision making

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

HSE knowledge

Quality standards

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Careers International is seeking a Construction Manager in Dubai to oversee project planning, site management, quality assurance and budget control from inception to handover. The role requires strong leadership, coordination with clients, consultants and subcontractors, and a robust understanding of HSE regulations and contractual obligations.

You will supervise site teams, monitor progress, optimize costs, ensure compliance with designs, and drive commissioning procedures for a successful