Project Manager

Confidentiel; Dubai; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel in the UAE seeks an experienced Project Manager ( Civil Construction ) with 16–20 years of core building experience to lead high-rise projects of 50 floors or more. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is required, with proven delivery of major high-rise schemes and strong leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will oversee end-to-end construction from planning through handover, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met while coordinating with consultants,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 16–20 years of overall experience in core building construction
• Extensive experience with a reputed main contractor
• Last company must have experience executing high-rise buildings of at least 50 floors
• Hands-on experience managing large-scale high-rise building projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project planning, budgeting and execution
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• UAE/GCC construction experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the complete execution of high-rise building construction projects from commencement to successful handover.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including construction, engineering, planning, QA/QC, HSE and MEP departments.
• Ensure project completion within approved timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective measures.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, resource allocation and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal management.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, UAE construction regulations and HSE standards.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide progress reports to senior management.
• Resolve technical and operational challenges and ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain effective project documentation and ensure successful project handover.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – PROJECT MANAGER (CIVIL CONSTRUCTION)

*Position:* Project Manager

*Experience Required:* 16–20 Years

*Location:* UAE

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with 16–20 years of extensive experience in core building construction, particularly high-rise building projects. The ideal candidate must have strong project execution and leadership experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-rise buildings of 50 floors or above.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the complete execution of high-rise building construction projects from commencement to successful handover.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including construction, engineering, planning, QA/QC, HSE and MEP departments.
• Ensure project completion within approved timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective measures.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, resource allocation and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal management.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, UAE construction regulations and HSE standards.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide progress reports to senior management.
• Resolve technical and operational challenges and ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain effective project documentation and ensure successful project handover.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 16–20 years of overall experience in core building construction.
• Extensive experience with a reputed main contractor is mandatory.
• *The candidate's last company must have experience in executing high-rise building projects of at least 50 floors.*
• Must have hands-on experience managing large-scale high-rise building projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project planning, budgeting and execution.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• UAE/GCC construction experience is highly preferred.

Important Candidate Selection Criteria

• Candidates from main contracting companies only.
• Last company experience involving a minimum of 50-floor high-rise building construction is mandatory.
• Core building construction experience is essential.
• Candidates with infrastructure, road, oil & gas, landscaping or precast-only backgrounds will not be considered.
• CVs must clearly mention the project name, building height (number of floors), project value and scope of work handled.