Projects Manager - Civil

T H K BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

T H K BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C. in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive projects from design through handover. You will manage scope, schedule, cost control and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with contracts and local regulations.

The role requires a Civil Engineering background with 12-15 years in construction and at least 5 years in PM leadership, preferably on high-rise developments in the UAE/GCC. A PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• Master's Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 12-15 years of construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a Project Manager role.
• Experience on high-rise residential/commercial UAE/GCC projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle from design to handover.
• Manage project expenditures, cost tracking and cash flow.
• Review and align approvals, variation orders and procurement.
• Lead and guide management staff to meet goals and timelines.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive PM strategy including risk, schedule and quality control.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, standards and procedures.
• Define project organisation structure and delegate responsibilities.
• Make staffing decisions to maintain performance and standards.
• Be primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks/delays and take corrective actions.
• Identify business development opportunities from project success.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, specs and local regulations.
• Lead planning activities: baseline schedule, resource allocation, procurement timelines.
• Monitor subcontractor/supplier performance for timely delivery and quality.
• Review material requisitions and project expenditures within authority.
• Manage project risks and opportunities with mitigation plans and reviews.
• Lead progress review meetings with all parties and issue reports and notices.
• Promote HSE and a strong safety culture on site.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Maintain project documentation and authority submissions.
• Support tendering and business development through technical input.
• Lead closeout activities including snagging, testing and handover.
• Mentor staff and support succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Construction Management

PMP Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Full Project Oversight: Responsible for the entire project lifecycle from design through to completion and handover.
• Financial Control: Manages project expenditures, cost tracking and cash flow to ensure financial discipline.
• Approval of Key Documents: Reviews approvals and ensures alignment of project plans, variation orders, subcontractor agreements and procurement processes.
• Staff Leadership and Guidance: Oversees and provides direction to management staff at all stages of the project ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Project Strategy Development: Develops and implements a comprehensive project management strategy including risk management, scheduling and quality control.
• Policy Enforcement: Ensures adherence to company standards, policies and procedures throughout the project execution.
• Team Structuring and Delegation: Defines the project s organizational structure and assigns appropriate responsibilities and authority to project management team members.
• Staffing Decisions: Makes key decisions regarding the hiring, assignment and dismissal of project staff as needed to maintain project performance and standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Acts as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracks project progress identifies risks or delays and implements corrective actions as necessary to ensure project objectives are met.
• Business Development: Identifies potential opportunities for business growth through client relationships and project success contributing to future project pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with project contracts, specifications, local authority regulations and company policies.
• Lead project planning activities including baseline program development, resource allocation, procurement schedules and execution strategies.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance and contractual obligations.
• Review and approve material requisitions, procurement schedules, subcontract agreements and project expenditures within delegated authority limits.
• Manage project risks and opportunities through proactive identification, mitigation plans and regular risk reviews.
• Lead project progress review meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal departments.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of progress reports, recovery plans, extension of time EOT claims, variation orders and commercial notices.
• Drive compliance with HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture across the project.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure project documentation, records, approvals, inspections and authority submissions are maintained and controlled.
• Support tendering and business development activities through technical input, lessons learned and client relationship management.
• Lead project closeout activities including snagging, testing, commissioning, as-built documentation, O M manuals, authority clearances and final handover.
• Mentor and develop project staff through performance management, coaching and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
• Master's Degree in Construction Management (Preferred)
• PMP Certification or Equivalent Project Management Certification (Preferred)
• Minimum 12-15 years of construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Project Manager position.
• Experience in high-rise residential/commercial building projects in UAE/GCC.