Project Construction Manager - Logistics & Industrial Projects

JD.COM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international enterprise is looking for a Project Construction Manager to oversee logistics and industrial projects in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring compliance with local regulations and effective coordination among various stakeholders. A strong background in Middle East project delivery and fluency in English and Mandarin are required, along with at least 8–12 years of relevant experience in construction management. This role presents an excellent opportunity to lead significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of construction management experience in the UAE or wider Middle East.
• Experience with large industrial projects and logistics facilities.
• Registration with Abu Dhabi Municipality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead local construction delivery for logistics and industrial projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE building codes and regulations.

Skills

Middle East Project Management

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Knowledge of UAE construction regulations

Strong coordination and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Project management systems (Aconex, Procore, etc.)

Job description

Overview

职位名称：SYD中东地区经理（沙特+阿联酋）

核心人才画像

1. 中东属地项目管理经验：拥有中国大型出海企业（或出海施工承包商）在中东地区（沙特、阿联酋）担任项目甲方管理或核心项目管理团队成员的经验，熟悉当地工程建设全生命周期管理流程。
2. 熟悉工程平行发包与管理模式：深刻理解并实操过平行发包（Multiple Prime Contracts）或分拆发包（Splitting Contracts）项目管理模式，具备在复杂发包体系下进行统筹协调和界面管理的能力。
3. 全面的法规与市场认知：熟悉沙特、阿联酋等目标国的工程建设法律法规、政策要求及建筑市场动态，能够有效识别和管控属地合规风险。
4. 专业的设计规范与协调能力：熟悉当地设计规范（如SBC, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code等）及审批流程，具备出色的设计协调能力，能够在国内技术标准与当地规范之间进行有效转化与平衡。
5. 特定的项目类型经验：具备丰富的工业厂房、物流仓库或类似大型基础设施项目的建设管理经验，对相关业态的建设流程、成本构成和施工难点有深刻理解。
6. 跨文化沟通与协作能力：具备优秀的中英文双语（书面及口语），及一定的阿拉伯语沟通能力，能够作为桥梁，高效联动国内SYD技术小组、成本招采部门与当地项目团队和各参建方（设计、监理、分包商等）。
7. 技术落地与成本意识：对新技术、新工艺等（SYD降本成果）有敏锐的洞察力和强烈的落地应用意愿，具备优秀的成本管控意识和执行力。

岗位核心职责

1. 属地化落地总协调：作为SYD课题在中东地区项目落地的属地总负责人和核心对接人，全面统筹协调国内SYD技术成果在当地的转化与应用。
2. 技术成果本地化转化与应用：深入理解国内SYD降本技术小组的研发成果，结合中东当地法规、规范、市场供应情况及施工习惯，进行技术方案的适应性调整、优化和本地化转化，确保技术方案的合规性、可行性和经济性。
3. 跨部门协同与沟通：建立并维护与国内SYD技术小组、招采部门的高效沟通机制，及时反馈当地项目需求、技术难点及市场信息，协同解决技术落地过程中的各类问题。
4. 设计协调与合规管理：主导SYD成果与当地设计院的沟通协调，推动SYD技术方案融入设计；确保所有技术应用符合当地建筑规范和安全标准。
5. 招采支持与供应链对接：配合国内招采部门，基于本地化后的技术方案，进行当地市场材料设备调研、供应商寻源与评估，支持招采策略制定和合同技术条款的确定，确保供应链的稳定与成本最优。
6. 技术交底与现场实施监督：向当地施工团队进行详细的技术交底，明确技术要点和质量标准；监督现场施工过程，确保SYD降本技术成果得到准确、高质量的实施，并达到预期的降本增效目标。
7. 问题解决与持续优化：及时发现并解决技术落地过程中出现的技术、质量或进度问题；收集现场反馈和数据，持续优化技术方案和实施流程。

Job Description

Project Construction Manager – Logistics & Industrial Projects

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Role Overview

The Project Construction Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of logistics and industrial construction projects in the UAE, acting as the client-side key on-site representative and coordination lead. The role requires strong experience in Middle East project delivery, managing multi-contract delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance, controlling cost and schedule, and coordinating closely with overseas technical, cost, and procurement teams to achieve safe, compliant, and cost-effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Local Project Delivery Leadership

• Act as the primary local construction lead and key point of contact coordinating contractors, consultants, authorities, and internal stakeholders for logistics and industrial projects in Abu Dhabi.
• Lead end-to-end construction delivery of logistics and industrial projects from mobilization to handover.
• Overall coordination of design, procurement, construction, and handover activities on site.
• Identify and manage construction, technical, regulatory, cost, and schedule risks.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Building Codes, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, Abu Dhabi Civil Defense requirements, Abu Dhabi Municipality regulations, Estidama/PEARL requirements, relevant international standards and other relevant authorities (e.g., KEZAD, AD-Ports)

Technical Solution Localization & Implementation

• Interpret and adapt overseas-developed technical and cost-optimization solutions to suit UAE regulations, local standards, market availability, and construction practices.
• Drive practical, buildable, and cost-efficient technical implementation on site.

Cross-Functional & Cross-Border Coordination

• Maintain close coordination with overseas technical, cost, and procurement teams.
• Provide timely feedback on local site conditions, technical challenges, supply chain constraints, and market intelligence.

Design Coordination & Compliance Management

• Lead coordination with local designers and consultants to integrate approved technical solutions into the design.
• Coordinate with local designers and consultants to ensure designs comply with UAE regulations, authority requirements, and project standards.
• Ensure all designs and construction activities comply with local codes, authority requirements, and safety standards.
• Manage authority submissions, approvals, and compliance with UAE Fire & Life Safety Code and relevant international standards.

Procurement & Supply Chain Support

• Support procurement activities by conducting local market research, supplier sourcing, and technical evaluations.
• Assist in defining procurement strategies and technical specifications to achieve optimal cost and quality.
• Ensure supply chain stability, quality compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery of long-lead items and critical materials.
• Assist in defining technical scopes, specifications, and contract requirements.

Site Execution & Quality Control

• Conduct detailed technical briefings and method statements with contractors and site teams.
• Supervise construction works to ensure quality, HSE compliance, schedule adherence, and correct implementation of approved solutions.

Reporting, Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular progress, cost, and risk reports to management and overseas teams.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, quality, cost, or schedule issues during construction.
• Capture lessons learned, site feedback and performance data, and contribute to continuous improvement of construction standards and delivery methods.

Contractor and Interface Management:

• Identify, manage, and mitigate interface risks arising from split contracts and multiple subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain package interface matrices, responsibility demarcation documents, and sequencing plans to mitigate scope gaps and interface risks.
• Maintain a live interface risk register and ensure responsibilities are clearly assigned and communicated.
• Manage cross-trade coordination meetings and resolve interface-related conflicts between subcontractors to avoid delays and claims.
• Lead coordination workshops with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve interface and sequencing challenges.

Key Qualifications & Experience

Middle East Project Management Experience

• Proven experience working with large Chinese overseas developers or EPC contractors in the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), serving as client-side project manager or a core member of the project management team.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle under Middle East construction practices.

Multiple Contracting & Interface Management

• Hands-on experience with Multiple Prime Contracts or split contract delivery models.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex contractor interfaces, coordination, and accountability across multiple work packages.

Local Regulatory & Market Knowledge

• Solid knowledge of UAE construction laws, regulations, approval procedures, and market practices. Fire & Life Safety Code, relevant international codes, permitting processes, authority approvals, and local market practices.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate local compliance, permitting, and regulatory risks.

Design Standards & Coordination Capability

• Familiarity with UAE and regional design codes and approval requirements (e.g. UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, relevant international standards).
• Strong capability to coordinate design development and reconcile overseas technical standards with local codes and authority requirements.

Relevant Project Type Experience

• Extensive construction management experience in industrial plants, logistics warehouses, distribution centers, or similar large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of construction sequencing, cost structure, and key construction challenges specific to these asset types.

Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written); working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Able to act as an effective bridge between overseas technical teams, cost & procurement functions, and local consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Experience coordinating between overseas technical teams and local project teams is highly preferred.

Technical Implementation & Cost Awareness

• Strong interest in applying new construction technologies, methods, and cost-optimization solutions.
• High level of cost control awareness with the ability to drive practical, on-site implementation.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant project or construction management experience in the UAE or wider Middle East.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with Abu Dhabi Municipality / DMT is preferred.
• Proven experience delivering industrial facilities, logistics warehouses, or large-scale commercial/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, local authority approval processes, and industry standards.
• Hands-on experience managing multiple contractors and complex interface coordination.
• Solid understanding of construction cost structures, procurement strategies, and site execution challenges.
• Hands-on experience in Project management systems for project tracking, submittals, and site reporting (such as Aconex, Procore, BIM, Primavera, etc.)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and on-site management capabilities.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of cost awareness and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.