Rebar Foreman

Alfiras General Contracting - L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfiras General Contracting - L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Rebar Foreman to supervise reinforcement steel fixing on construction sites. You will read structural drawings and BBS, assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure works meet drawings, specs, and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of foreman experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate with engineers and concrete teams while maintaining quality and timelines on UAE projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Rebar Foreman.
• Strong knowledge of reinforcement detailing and BBS.
• Ability to read structural and shop drawings.
• Experience supervising large teams of steel fixers and laborers.
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all reinforcement works for foundations, columns, beams, slabs, walls and stairs.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, BBS, and reinforcement details.
• Assign daily tasks to steel fixers and monitor productivity.
• Ensure installation complies with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Formwork Foremen, Surveyors and Concrete Teams.
• Inspect works before consultant inspection and before concrete pouring.
• Verify bar sizes, spacing, lap lengths, cover and anchorage details.
• Monitor material usage and request materials when needed.
• Maintain quality standards and meet project timelines.
• Enforce safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Prepare daily progress, manpower, and material reports.
• Assist in resolving technical and site-related issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading structural drawings

Planning & scheduling

Quality & safety awareness

Communication & problem-solving

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Rebar Foreman to supervise and coordinate all reinforcement steel fixing activities for construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing steel fixers ensuring reinforcement works are carried out according to approved structural drawings, project specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all steel reinforcement works for foundations, columns, beams, slabs, walls, staircases and other structural elements.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, bar bending schedules (BBS) and reinforcement details.
• Assign daily tasks to steel fixers and monitor productivity.
• Ensure reinforcement installation complies with approved drawings and project specifications.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Formwork Foremen, Surveyors and Concrete Teams.
• Inspect reinforcement works before consultant inspection and concrete pouring.
• Verify bar sizes, spacing, lap lengths, cover requirements and anchorage details.
• Monitor material usage and request reinforcement materials as required.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure work is completed within project timelines.
• Enforce site safety procedures and ensure workers use appropriate PPE.
• Prepare daily progress reports, manpower reports and material requirements.
• Assist in resolving technical and site-related issues affecting reinforcement works.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Rebar Foreman in construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforcement detailing and bar bending schedules (BBS).
• Ability to read and understand structural and shop drawings.
• Experience supervising large teams of steel fixers and laborers.
• Familiarity with construction quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of UAE construction practices and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• UAE experience preferred.