Project Manager Civil

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C. seeks an experienced Project Manager (Civil) to deliver a complete high-rise tower project in Abu Dhabi. This ground-to-roof role covers base/substructure through superstructure to final finishing and handover.

You will lead site mobilization, basements, tower cranes and transporting equipment, while ensuring ADM/ADCD inspections, sustainability targets (Estidama Pearl), and strict Primavera P6 planning and budget control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Accredited/Attested) required.
• 15-20 years total construction experience.
• Must have completed two High-Rise Tower (G+30 and above) projects from Base to Finishing.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from base/substructure to finishing and handover.
• Oversee substructure works including piling, shoring, and dewatering.
• Manage tower structural works, PT slab sequences, and crane/installations.
• Coordinate civil-structural interface with façade installation for schedule adherence.
• Take ownership of finishing works: masonry, plaster, tiling, flooring and wall finishes.
• Lead snagging/desnagging and ensure 5-star quality benchmarks.

Skills

Project management

Primavera P6

Budget control

Coordination

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Project Manager (Civil) is responsible for the complete physical delivery of high-rise tower projects in Abu Dhabi. This is a "ground-to-roof" role, requiring the candidate to manage everything from the initial base/substructure works through the superstructure and ending with the final finishing and handover.

Key Responsibilities (Full Project Lifecycle)

1. The Base: Substructure & Foundations

• Lead the site mobilization, enabling works, and deep basement construction (piling, shoring, and dewatering).
• Direct the execution of the raft foundation, ensuring strict adherence to thermal mass concrete pouring requirements and structural waterproofing.

2. The Tower: Structural Superstructure

• Oversee the "typical floor" construction cycle, managing high-performance concrete verticality and post-tensioning (PT) slab sequences.
• Manage the deployment of high-rise specific equipment, including tower cranes, passenger hoists, and placing booms.
• Coordinate the civil-structural interface with the building envelope/façade installation to ensure the building is "sealed" according to the master schedule.

3. The Finishing: Architectural & Civil Works

• Take full ownership of internal civil finishing works: masonry, plaster, screed, tiling, and high-end floor/wall finishes.
• Manage the integration of architectural fit-out elements, ensuring that the "shell and core" are perfectly prepared for luxury installations.
• Lead the Snagging and De-snagging process, ensuring all civil finishes meet the 5-star quality benchmarks required by the client.
• Authorities: Act as the primary lead for all Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) and Abu Dhabi Civil Defense (ADCD) inspections and permits.
• Sustainability: Ensure the project meets Estidama Pearl Rating requirements for civil materials and waste management.
• Planning & Budget: Manage the project’s critical path using Primavera P6 and maintain strict control over the civil budget and subcontractor variations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Accredited/Attested).

15-20 years of total experience in the construction industry.

Must have completed at least two High-Rise Tower (G+30 and above) projects from Base to Finishing.