Deputy Construction Manager

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry benefits

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a leading Tier 1 contracting company in the UAE to recruit an experienced Deputy Construction Manager for large-scale, high-rise projects. You will oversee site execution, resource planning, quality control and safety, supporting the Construction Manager to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree and 15+ years in contracting, with at least 5 years in management on high-rise projects (20+ floors).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• 15+ years in contracting with at least 5 years in a managerial role on high-rise projects (20+ floors).
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and large workforces.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under site pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily site activities for high-rise projects.
• Manage site workforce, subcontractors, and equipment for productivity.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate between site teams, consultants, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure field implementation aligns with BIM/Revit models and designs.
• Enforce quality standards, regulations, and HSE policies.
• Prepare and monitor look-ahead schedules with planning engineers.
• Track manpower, materials, and equipment to avoid delays.
• Maintain site records, daily reports, and as-built documentation.
• Lead coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Prepare progress reports and implement delay recovery plans.

Skills

Site execution

Resource planning

Quality control

Safety compliance

BIM/Revit

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM/Revit

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 24/05/2026

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a leading Tier 1 contracting company in the UAE to recruit an experienced Deputy Construction Manager for large-scale, high-rise building projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing site execution, resource planning, quality control, and safety compliance while supporting the Construction Manager in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• - Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily site activities for high-rise building projects.
• - Manage site workforce, subcontractors, and equipment to ensure optimal productivity.
• - Review shop drawings, method statements, and risk assessments for constructability and compliance.
• - Coordinate between site teams, consultants, design teams, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
• - Ensure field implementation aligns with BIM/Revit models and approved designs.
• - Enforce project quality standards, authority regulations (DM, DDA, etc.), and HSE policies.
• - Prepare and monitor daily/weekly look-ahead schedules with planning engineers.
• - Track manpower, materials, and equipment to avoid resource delays.
• - Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, and as-built documentation.
• - Lead coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• - Prepare progress reports and implement delay recovery plans.

Requirements

• - Bachelor’s Degree / B.E / B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• - Minimum 15+ years of experience in contracting companies, with at least 5 years in a managerial role on high-rise building projects (20+ floors preferred).
• - Proven ability to manage subcontractors and large workforces.
• - Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills under site pressure.

• - Salary with benefits as per industry standards.
• - Immediate joiners or those with a maximum 1-month notice period will be given preference.