CSA Construction Manager

Jones Engineering Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Construction Manager to lead site construction activities across mechanical and electrical disciplines on a major project. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, MEP Manager and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery, quality and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include reporting during execution, tender support, risk and constructability reviews, coordinating take-offs, labour forecasts and schedule input, and

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or trade qualification preferred.
• At least 10 years of construction project experience.
• Degree or NVQ relevant to role.
• Experience with data centre projects is a plus.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct line of report to Project Manager during execution or Pre-Construction Manager during tender.
• Assist Pre-Construction Manager, MEP Manager and Estimating Team to support robust tendering.
• Review tender and handover documentation; identify risks and constructability issues.
• Coordinate with engineering team to ensure accurate take-offs.
• Prepare labour forecasts and manage budgets to keep within the approved cost.

Skills

Time served apprenticeship

10+ years construction experience

MS Office

Education

Relevant degree / NVQ

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

Responsible for all site construction aspects of their assigned project and associated discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, as applicable). This includes involvement in constructability reviews of the handover pack from Tender Team and during tender process as required. Schedule planning input, resource management, site construction team management and coordination of all the construction tasks at site to assure installation quality from start to finish of the assigned project.

Construction Managers have primary responsibility for all site construction activities of the project and overall point of contact for all project construction team stakeholders. In addition to day-to-day management of sub-contractors for all site construction activities

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Direct line of report Project Manager during execution / Pre-Construction Manager during tender
• As assigned assist Pre-Construction Manager, MEP Manager and Estimating Team to ensure robust tendering.
• As assigned critique tender documentation / Pre-Construction project handover documentation, identify project risks and constructability studies as assigned.
• Review with engineering team to ensure all take-offs are in line with project requirements.
• As assigned by the Pre-Construction Manager the Construction Manager will prepare the labour forecasts for an assigned project, at a minimum the Construction Manager will provide production input, review and management of Labour forecasts including budgets to ensure the budget is practical and not exceeded for the works once agreed.
• Provide discipline and construction input to the project schedule in conjunction with Project Manager, Project Controls Engineer, MEP Manager and Specialist contractors in line with overall project delivery schedule.
• Preparation / Input to sub-contractor Scope of Works documentation in coordination with MEP Manager to ensure all scope is captured including detailed attendances to mitigate risk of scope gaps in agreements.
• Provide day-to-day links with clients or client consultants construction discipline team.
• Manage all construction activities as per scope allocation and coordinate with all stakeholders to achieve the project milestones.
• Ensure all construction work fronts are coordinated with other project discipline Construction Managers to ensure the most efficient use of site labour and equipment, especially areas of shared MEP services and commonality of support infrastructure, (scaffolding, bracketry, access to services, etc.).
• Ensure all construction design / execution issues are addressed in coordination with MEP Manager and site Engineering Discipline Engineers.
• Tracking site progress and providing updates to Project controls and Project Manager, identifying any risks to the schedule and ensuring all contingencies are put in place to maintain the schedule milestones

Skills and Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Time served apprenticeship an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years work experience on construction projects.
• Qualifications commensurate with position:
• Role applicable degree from a reputed university / Trade Qualifications NVQ, etc.
• Experience in Data Centre Projects an advantage.
• Experience in owning and managing assigned commercial budgets.
• Competent in the use of PC applications (Microsoft Office suit or equivalent).

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.