Project Manager – Civil (Arabic Speaking)

Le Chene; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contracting organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Civil to lead large-scale construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, fluent in Arabic and English, and possess over 15 years of project delivery experience in the UAE. Key responsibilities include managing project planning and execution, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and preparing reports for stakeholders. This position demands strong leadership and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in civil construction project delivery.
• UAE project experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable operating in complex, site-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil construction projects end-to-end.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery against timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal site teams.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Monitor site progress and address technical or operational challenges.
• Prepare reports and updates for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Strong leadership skills

Coordination skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (BE / BTech)

Job description

A well-established contracting organisation in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Civil to lead the delivery of large-scale construction projects. This role requires fluency inArabic and English, strong technical capability, on-site leadership, and proven experience managing projects from planning through completion in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil construction projects end-to-end
• Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery against timelines and budgets
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal site teams
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements
• Monitor site progress and address technical or operational challenges
• Prepare reports and updates for senior stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (BE / BTech)
• Fluent Arabic and English required
• 15+ years of experience in civil construction project delivery
• UAE project experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, coordination, and decision-making skills
• Comfortable operating in complex, site-based environments