Construction Project Manager - Main Contractor

Big Fish Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager to oversee high-rise and mixed-use developments. This role involves ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while managing teams and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and a proven track record in delivering major construction projects, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Family benefits

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record delivering major building and high-rise projects.
• Experience overseeing large teams of blue-collar workers.
• Must have taken projects from inception to successful handover.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects.
• Ensure projects stay on budget and schedule.
• Manage an in-house blue-collar workforce and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is a Main Contractor and part of a larger “Established and stable” organization. Their current portfolio includes high-rise towers, mixed-use communities, villas, townhouses, and lifestyle-driven retail and leisure assets. They currently have an exciting opportunity and are seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Dubai. The role will oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, from initiation to execution and completion, ensuring it stays on budget and schedule. They will be managing an inhouse blue collar workforce, sub- contractors, and timelines, while representing the company throughout the project execution. This is a key role offering long-term growth with a company that values quality, professionalism, and innovation. In return, you'll receive a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits, and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in some of the UAE’s most exciting developments.

Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering • A strong track record delivering major building and high-rise projects • Must have taken projects from inception through to successful handover • Ideally have worked for a top-tier or tier-2 contracting company • Experience overseeing large teams of blue-collar workers. Direct and indirect. • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.