Lead Construction Manager – Residential Masterplan

Mace; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Mace is delivering a large residential masterplan in Abu Dhabi, leading designated work packages with a focus on safety, quality, cost and programme objectives. The role involves collaborating with the delivery team, coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders, and driving successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has proven project and construction delivery experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and relevant qualifications (CSCS/SMSTS).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and delivering construction projects.
• Strong ability to engage and coordinate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.

Responsibilities

• Supports team performance through coaching, technical development, and performance management.
• Manages delivery of a specific structure or fit-out package, ensuring quality, safety, and programme adherence.
• Coordinates with package managers on programme alignment and critical path activities.
• Chairs look-ahead meetings, driving short-term planning and coordination.
• Tracks planned vs actual progress, escalating deviations to construction leadership when needed.
• Understands and applies the project's digital strategy and knows where to access construction information.
• Manages area close-out, ensuring QA/QC compliance, ITPs, and handover readiness.
• Builds strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Leverages best practices from centres of excellence and company knowledge hubs.
• Drives sustainability goals, contributing to net zero carbon efforts and responsible business practices.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Managerial CSCS Card

SMSTS

Job description

Mace is delivering a large residential masterplan in Abu Dhabi, leading designated work packages with a focus on safety, quality, cost and programme objectives. The role involves collaborating with the delivery team, coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders, and driving successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has proven project and construction delivery experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and relevant qualifications (CSCS/SMSTS).