Lead Infrastructure Construction Manager

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee infrastructure projects from planning through completion. You will lead site teams, coordinate with clients and authorities, manage resources, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 8–12+ years of construction experience, especially in infrastructure, with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. GCC experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in construction, with significant infrastructure project exposure.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, and site management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Good knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, BOQs, and method statements.
• Strong knowledge of HSE and QA/QC requirements.
• GCC construction experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise day-to-day construction activities across infrastructure projects.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities, resources, manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and take corrective actions where required.
• Review and resolve technical and construction-related issues in coordination with the engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, local regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Monitor the quality of construction works and ensure compliance with QA/QC standards.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure timely completion of assigned works.
• Review project plans, drawings, BOQs, method statements, and material submittals.
• Support cost control and ensure efficient utilization of project resources.
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates on project status, risks, and challenges.
• Identify potential delays, risks, and site issues and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Ensure proper documentation of construction activities, inspections, approvals, and project records.
• Coordinate handover, testing, commissioning, snagging, and project close-out activities.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Site supervision

HSE compliance

QA/QC

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee infrastructure projects from planning through completion. You will lead site teams, coordinate with clients and authorities, manage resources, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 8–12+ years of construction experience, especially in infrastructure, with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. GCC experience is highly valued.