Project Manager, UAE

BESIX; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Career development programs

Dynamic working environment

International project exposure

Job summary

BESIX invites an experienced Project Manager to lead complex building projects in the UAE. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, HSE, and quality control, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within contract.

You will act as the main client contact, manage subcontractors, monitor risks, review progress, and ensure documentation handover. A senior leader with 15+ years in construction is sought to drive performance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction projects, including at least 7 years as a Project Manager.
• Proven track record as a PM on large-scale building projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Building Science. Master’s is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, budgeting, invoicing and successful completion of building projects.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate all project resources including HSE, construction, engineering, planning, commercial and QA/QC teams.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Contract management

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Building Science

Masters Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Why This Role Matters

The Project Manager is critical to the successful delivery of construction projects ensuring that all aspects are executed safely on time within budget and in full compliance with contractual and quality requirements. By leading multidisciplinary teams and acting as the key point of contact for all stakeholders the role drives project performance manages risks and ensures seamless coordination from planning through to completion. This position directly impacts project success client satisfaction and overall business performance.

What Youll Drive

• Lead the planning execution budgeting invoicing and successful completion of building projects.


• Act as the primary point of contact for clients consultants authorities and internal stakeholders.


• Manage and coordinate all project resources including HSE construction engineering planning commercial and QA/QC teams.


• Ensure full compliance with contract conditions specifications standards and internal management systems.


• Oversee contract administration and manage subcontracts in coordination with the commercial team.


• Control project budgets cost reporting cash flow and forecasting.


• Review and manage project schedules monitor progress and implement corrective actions when required.


• Ensure timely procurement and mobilization of subcontractors materials and equipment.


• Manage subcontractor and supplier performance and coordinate all project interfaces.


• Oversee technical coordination to ensure constructability buildability and efficient sequencing.


• Manage variations claims and change processes in coordination with the commercial team.


• Lead coordination and progress meetings and provide accurate reporting to senior management.


• Ensure timely preparation of as-built documentation and successful project handover and close-out.


• Promote value engineering and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.


• Take full accountability for health safety and environmental performance and promote a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in construction projects including at least 7 years as a Project Manager.


• Proven track record as a Project Manager on large-scale building projects preferably within the Middle East.


• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or Building Science.


• A Masters Degree in Construction Management is an added advantage.

Youre a Great Fit If You Have

Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead complex multidisciplinary teams in a challenging environment.
Excellent understanding of building construction project controls and contract management.
Strong commercial awareness and sound decision-making ability.
Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to anticipate issues manage risks and implement timely solutions.
Highly organised resilient and performance-driven.
Ability to coach manage motivate and lead team members to support their growth and development.

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job its about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.
Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic creative and entrepreneurial company which is now recognized as a Belgian Top Employer.It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow but also for your career and personal development.
We are looking for different kinds of personalities mindsets backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.
Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.
Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages extra-legal pension medical care insurance work-life balance program (such as teleworking child care flexible work schedule mobile working) Health Management (sport health check-up program )


• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon


• A dynamic creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas projects goals ambitions)


• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment


• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time