Lead Formwork Foreman - Structural Construction Leader

Alfiras General Contracting - L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfiras General Contracting - L.L.C is seeking an experienced Formwork Foreman to supervise and coordinate all formwork activities on construction projects in the UAE. You will manage carpenters and laborers, ensuring formwork is erected safely and accurately according to drawings and project schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Formwork Foreman experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of both conventional timber and system formwork (Doka, Peri, Meva).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as Formwork Foreman on construction projects.
• Ability to read structural and shop drawings.
• Experience managing carpenters, chargehands, and labor crews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise formwork activities across columns, beams, slabs, walls, stairs, and foundations.
• Read and interpret structural drawings and formwork layouts.
• Assign daily tasks to carpenters, helpers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure formwork safety and accuracy before concrete pouring.
• Inspect alignment, dimensions, levels, and stability.
• Coordinate with site engineers, steel fixers, and surveyors.
• Monitor manpower productivity and on-time completion.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations on site.
• Report progress, material needs, and manpower to Site Engineer.
• Assist planning to meet project deadlines.
• Identify and resolve formwork issues on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Tools

Doka

Peri

Meva

Timber formwork

Job description

Alfiras General Contracting - L.L.C is seeking an experienced Formwork Foreman to supervise and coordinate all formwork activities on construction projects in the UAE. You will manage carpenters and laborers, ensuring formwork is erected safely and accurately according to drawings and project schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Formwork Foreman experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of both conventional timber and system formwork (Doka, Peri, Meva).