Logistics Manager

Experts Plus Recruitment Services; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Experts Plus Recruitment Services is looking for a Logistics Manager to coordinate site logistics for large-scale construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or logistics and at least 10 years of experience in major construction projects, preferably within the GCC region.

This role involves managing material flows, developing logistics plans, and ensuring efficient operations on site. Candidates are expected to have strong communication skills in English and be available for face-to-face interviews in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Experience managing traffic management plans and crane operations.
• Strong understanding of ERP and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage site logistics for large construction projects.
• Oversee material flow and develop construction logistics plans.
• Coordinate interfaces between procurement, construction teams, and subcontractors.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Construction planning

Project management

Material flow planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP ERP

Job description

Location and Availability

Ras Laffan, Qatar. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently available in the UAE for face‑to‑face interviews with the client. Candidates should be available to join within a reasonable timeframe, subject to notice period requirements.

Overview

As Logistics Manager, you will play a central role in keeping site operations running efficiently across complex construction environments. This role is focused on coordinating the movement of people, materials, equipment, and site activities so that logistics operations support construction progress, minimize disruption, and align with project priorities and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all site logistics activities for large‑scale building construction projects.
• Oversee efficient material flow, including delivery scheduling, receiving, storage, handling, distribution, and just‑in‑time delivery strategies.
• Manage site access control, transportation, storage, lifting operations, and traffic management in line with project timelines, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Develop and implement construction logistics plans, including site layouts, storage zones, laydown areas, temporary facilities, and logistics coordination aligned to project milestones and construction sequences.
• Manage interfaces between procurement, construction teams, and subcontractors to support smooth site operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large‑scale building construction projects, including residential, accommodation, mixed‑use, institutional, or similar developments, on projects of comparable scale and complexity.
• Experience developing and implementing construction logistics plans, including site layouts, storage zones, laydown areas, temporary facilities, and logistics coordination aligned to project milestones and construction sequences.
• Experience preparing and managing traffic management plans, including vehicle routes, delivery schedules, traffic flow, and coordination of heavy vehicle movements.
• Experience planning and coordinating crane operations and lifting activities, including lifting plans, method statements, and lifting schedules.
• Experience managing site access control procedures, including personnel, vehicle, and visitor access, gate operations, permit systems, and security requirements.
• Strong understanding of material flow planning, including delivery scheduling, receiving, storage, handling, distribution, and just‑in‑time delivery strategies.
• Experience managing interfaces between procurement, construction teams, and subcontractors.
• Experience with construction planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, or Oracle Primavera Cloud.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP ERP, Oracle ERP, Oracle JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or IFS Applications.
• Experience with material tracking, warehouse management, and fleet tracking systems, including barcode or QR code material tracking, RFID‑based tracking, WMS, digital delivery management, GPS monitoring, or inventory management systems.
• Valid MMUP/UPDA registration where applicable, and preferred for candidates currently based in Qatar.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• 10–20 years of experience in major construction projects is preferred.
• Previous experience in Qatar is highly preferred; GCC experience may be considered as an alternative.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and major clients and consultants in Qatar is advantageous.