Project Manager

Structural Group, Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UAE is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex repair and restoration projects in Dubai. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and have at least 3 years of experience in commercial construction. Strong leadership skills and excellent communication in English are essential. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, with a focus on safety and quality.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in commercial construction or restoration.
• Ability to speak and write in Arabic preferred.
• Proven knowledge managing projects including structural concrete repair.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex repair and restoration projects.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions.
• Maintain profit and loss responsibility on projects.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Forecasting tools

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open‑shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

STRUCTURAL has been established in the UAE since 2008 and has offices and operations in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to be based in our Dubai office. As a Project Manager for STRUCTURAL, you will be responsible for managing complex construction projects that make the structures of the UAE and GCC stronger and last longer.

Responsibilities

• Managing self‑performed complex repair and restoration projects
• Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions while working with internal contracts teams as needed
• Developing and managing schedules in collaboration with field leadership
• Maintaining profit and loss responsibility as well as other project financials, including projections, etc.
• Providing strong leadership, mentorship and supervision to Project Managers, Field Managers, Project Engineers and subcontractors
• Working closely with in‑house estimators and sales teams to assist in reviewing bids and developing proposals
• Evaluating risk and loss exposure on projects managed
• Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Demonstrating dedication to safety and quality control on all projects

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English communication and technical writing
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, construction management or related field of study
• 3+ years of relevant experience within the commercial construction and/or restoration industry
• Ability to speak and write in Arabic preferred
• Demonstrated capability to successfully manage construction projects
• Previous experience managing projects that include structural concrete repair, waterproofing, façade repair and/or historic restoration
• Proven knowledge of computer‑based programs including Microsoft Office, project management and forecasting tools
• Strong leadership skills to effectively train and mentor others
• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Capable of managing multiple projects and ensuring successful and on‑time delivery
• Job location is in the UAE with flexibility to travel within the GCC

Our ideal candidate is an innovative but decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team‑based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

STRUCTURAL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

STRUCTURAL is committed to a safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V