Dubai Construction Director for Real Estate Development

Caliberly

Dubai

On-site

AED 42,500 - 57,500

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Caliberly in Dubai seeks a highly experienced Head of Construction to lead our real estate development projects across the emirate. The role requires a strong background in civil engineering and architecture, coupled with deep operational leadership under the GUnlimited license.

You will oversee multi-trade subcontractors, ensure regulatory compliance with the Dubai Building Code, and deliver value through cost optimization and strategic project delivery.

Qualifications

  • Education in Civil Engineering and/or Architecture.
  • Engineer Card with GUnlimited license (mandatory).
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Dubai construction.
  • At least 7 years as Construction Director / Chief Project Engineer.
  • At least 5 years in a real estate development company.
  • At least 3 years in a general contracting company.
  • Successfully delivered minimum 2 projects under GUnlimited license within a general contracting firm.
  • Proven experience working with authorities like Nakheel Trakheesi DDA DLD.
  • Strong knowledge of Dubai Building Code and regulatory frameworks.
  • Skilled in subcontractor management and coordination of multi-trade suppliers (local international).
  • Value engineering, Load/volume recalculation, Modern materials & technology application.

Skills

Leadership
Cost optimization
Subcontractor management
Regulatory knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering
Architecture

Job description

Caliberly in Dubai seeks a highly experienced Head of Construction to lead our real estate development projects across the emirate. The role requires a strong background in civil engineering and architecture, coupled with deep operational leadership under the GUnlimited license.

You will oversee multi-trade subcontractors, ensure regulatory compliance with the Dubai Building Code, and deliver value through cost optimization and strategic project delivery.

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