Project Manager – Construction

People Talento; Sharjah; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment visa + medical insurance

30 days annual leave

One return ticket home after firstyear

Full ownership of a project

Job summary

People Talento HR Consultancy DWC LLC in the UAE seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive a construction project from planning through handover for a well-established firm.

You will own scheduling, cost control, procurement, QA/QC, safety, and stakeholder management, leading engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors on a multi-disciplinary site using BIM tools, FIDIC contracts, and formal reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience managing construction projects end-to-end.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, AutoCAD, and BIM tools.
• Experience with Procore/Aconex document control platforms.
• Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts, procurement, and cost control.
• PMP, NEBOSH, or IOSH certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master project schedule and sequencing.
• Oversee on-site activities, safety, and workforce productivity.
• Administer contracts and process change orders and variations.
• Prepare cost/progress dashboards for leadership.
• Lead meetings with clients, consultants, and authorities.
• Mentor project engineers and site staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Procore

Aconex

Power BI

Job description

People Talento HR Consultancy DWC LLC is a UAE-based HR & talent consultancy offering executive search & recruitment, UAE business setup & formation, fractional HR services, and personal branding & executive presence — helping companies build strong teams and set up right from day one, across industries including construction, real estate, fintech, and more.

On behalf of our client, a well-established construction/engineering firm in the UAE, we're hiring an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of a construction project from planning through handover.

What you'll own — full project lifecycle:

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, manage, and update the master project schedule using Primavera P6 or MS Project




• Define scope, sequencing, resource and manpower planning




• Coordinate design, procurement, and construction timelines with all stakeholders

Site & Field Operations

• Full on-site presence — oversee daily site activities, progress, and workforce productivity




• Supervise site engineers, foremen, subcontractors, and labor teams




• Resolve on-site issues in real time — you make the call when work needs to stop or change direction

Cost & Commercial Control

• Manage project budget, cost tracking, forecasting, and value engineering input




• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor packages




• Administer contracts (FIDIC or similar forms), review and process change orders, variations, and payment applications




• Negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce HSE standards and site safety protocols (NEBOSH/IOSH-aligned practices)




• Ensure work complies with UAE building codes and local authority requirements (Dubai Municipality, RTA, ADM, or relevant emirate authority)




• Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes and ISO-aligned standards




• Manage inspections, snagging, and non-conformance resolution

Digital Tools & Documentation

• Use BIM coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks) where applicable to resolve design clashes




• Manage project documentation and workflow through Procore, Aconex, or similar document control platforms




• Prepare cost/progress dashboards (Power BI or equivalent reporting tools) for leadership




• Maintain RFIs, submittals, and full project records through to closeout

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, consultants, architects, and authorities




• Lead progress meetings and issue regular status, cost, and forecast reports




• Manage client expectations and escalations professionally and proactively

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Site Engineers, QA/QC, and HSE personnel




• Foster a safety-first, accountability-driven site culture across a multicultural workforce

What's in it for you:

• AED 10,000–15,000/month, based on experience




• Employment visa + medical insurance provided




• 30 days annual leave




• One return ticket home after completing your first year




• Full ownership of a project — not just a supporting role

Schedule:

6 days a week, Sundays off.

Desired Candidate Profile

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline




• 5–10 years of hands-on experience managing construction projects end-to-end, ideally including exposure to large-scale or landmark developments




• Proficiency in Primavera P6/MS Project, AutoCAD, BIM tools (Revit/Navisworks a plus), and MS Office




• Working knowledge of document control platforms (Procore/Aconex) and reporting tools




• Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts, procurement, and cost control principles




• PMP, NEBOSH, or IOSH certification is a strong advantage




• Strong leadership — comfortable directing site teams and subcontractors, confident with clients and authorities




• English fluency required; Hindi or Arabic is a bonus, not a must