High-Rise Project Director, UAE Construction Lead

Loba Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Loba Group in the UAE is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead major high-rise commercial and residential towers across the UAE/GCC. You will own end-to-end execution from foundations to MEP, interiors, and handover, coordinating with multiple stakeholders on complex packages.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in building construction, strong leadership, deep knowledge of high-rise systems, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in building construction with leadership on major high-rise towers.
• Deep knowledge of deep foundations, high-rise structures, facades and MEP.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management; PMP/MCIOB/MRICS preferred.
• Fluency in English and familiarity with GCC authority processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-rise site operations, ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence.
• Lead coordination with consultants, contractors and authorities for permits and approvals.
• Manage project budget, P&L, variations, subcontracts and claims under GCC contracts.
• Direct governance, reporting and risk management across project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

GCC processes

Fluent English

Education

B.Sc. Civil/Structural/CM

Job description

Loba Group in the UAE is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead major high-rise commercial and residential towers across the UAE/GCC. You will own end-to-end execution from foundations to MEP, interiors, and handover, coordinating with multiple stakeholders on complex packages.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in building construction, strong leadership, deep knowledge of high-rise systems, and fluency in English.