Project Manager - Dubai

Building Blocks Facades; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Blocks Facades seeks a Project Manager to lead façade projects from kickoff to installation. You will own schedules, budgets, and client coordination, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and quality thresholds.

You will coordinate between engineering, design, fabrication, logistics, and field teams, building relationships with GCs, architects, and developers, and mentor junior staff. Travel (>25%) to sites and manufacturing facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• 5–10 years of construction project management experience, preferably in façade systems, GFRC, UHPC, or specialty building envelope work.

Responsibilities

• Lead façade projects from kickoff through final installation.
• Maintain adherence to detailed project plans, schedules, logistics plans, and submittal timelines.
• Identify risks early, propose solutions, and ensure rapid mitigation throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure deliverables meet project specifications, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with GCs, CMs, architects, and developer clients; serve as primary day‑to‑day contact.
• Define scope, manage budgets, monitor cost performance, and forecast needs.
• Track progress against schedules and adjust as needed to maintain the critical path.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and support their development.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team environment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Communication

Technical drawing interpretation

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Blocks Facades is redefining architecture through cutting‑edge Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC), Ultra‑High Performance Concrete (UHPC), and custom façade systems. Our work bridges architectural ambition with technical execution—delivering landmark façade projects through integrated design, advanced manufacturing, and disciplined installation.

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading façade projects from kickoff through installation, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and to Building Blocks’ rigorous quality standards. This role represents the next progression from Assistant Project Manager and requires greater ownership over schedules, budgets, client coordination, risk management, and cross‑functional alignment.

The PM ensures seamless coordination between engineering, design, fabrication, logistics, and field teams while developing strong relationships with general contractors, construction managers, architects, and developer clients.

The Project Manager is expected to operate with urgency, ownership, and precision—removing obstacles, enhancing clarity across teams, and driving world‑class execution throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead façade projects from kick‑off through final installation.
• Maintain and drive adherence to detailed project plans, schedules, logistics plans, and submittal timelines.
• Identify risks early, propose solutions, and ensure rapid mitigation throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure deliverables meet project specifications, quality standards, and client expectations.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with GCs, CMs, architects, and developer clients.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day project contact, ensuring clear and proactive communication.
• Resolve conflicts promptly and maintain alignment across all project partners.
• Deliver a consistently high‑quality client experience.

Scope, Schedule & Budget Control

• Define scope and ensure alignment with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and manage project budgets; monitor cost performance and forecast needs.
• Track progress against schedules; implement adjustments as needed to maintain critical path.
• Support change order development and commercial documentation.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, RFI logs, submittal logs, schedules, and risk registers.
• Ensure consistent updates across internal systems and cross‑functional teams.
• Issue clear, timely communication and elevate risks before they become issues.

Field & Installation Support

• Coordinate between fabrication, logistics, and field teams to ensure seamless sequencing.
• Participate in site coordination meetings; resolve field issues with urgency.
• Track installation progress and ensure alignment with project schedule.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and support their development.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team environment.
• Set clear expectations and enforce accountability across stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Process Discipline

• Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose systematic improvements.
• Maintain clarity in responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support the evolution of standardized processes and project documentation methods.
• Strong understanding of façade systems (GFRC, UHPC, curtain wall, or related).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schedules, and commercial documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ownership mentality and ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Certifications

PMP certification preferred but not required.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Procore) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Experience

5–10 years of construction project management experience, preferably in façade systems, GFRC, UHPC, or specialty building envelope work. (Bridging APM’s 3–7 years and SPM’s 10+ years).

Travel to job sites or manufacturing facilities as required for project execution. (>25% typical)