Senior Construction Manager

Gardinia Contracting; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardinia Contracting in Dubai seeks a seasoned Construction Project Manager to oversee building projects from planning to delivery. You will uphold quality, manage budgets, review contracts, and ensure practices meet owner expectations while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive scheduling experience, and the ability to drive programs across civil, MEP, and fit-out works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Building Science or related field.
• 10–25 years of relevant experience in construction projects.
• Experience in construction project management, planning, and scheduling.
• Construction/contracting industry experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage teams, stakeholders, project schedules, conflicts and deadlines.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules, programs, activities, and deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out the tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
• Complying with the Quality policies, Quality Objectives, Statutory Regulations and Project Specifications.
• Ensuring that quality of materials and work procedures are in accordance with the project specifications.
• Ensuring that the work is completed in accordance with the specified QA/QC system and in a Safe manner.
• Monitoring all Subcontractors work closely to ensure that the Quality of the work is as per specification and is completed on time.
• Review of short-term planning and advising the Project Manager on any problem areas.
• Completing all necessary documentation to be included in weekly and monthly reports.
• Issuing instructions to the Project Engineers, Supervisors, and others to complete the work in accordance with the project programmed.
• Assist the Project Manager of any problem areas, which affects the program of work.
• Co-ordination with the Plant Department for any equipment or plant required.
• Completing all Daily Reports on time and ensuring that the information is 100% correct.
• Ensuring that all Time Allocation Sheets are filled correctly in order to allow the Project QS to calculate and control the labour cost for each activity.
• Preparing Daily Report and Risk Assessment for all the activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project planning tools

Job description

Gardinia Contracting, the fully integrated construction powerhouse behind Azizi Developments, is at the forefront of some of Dubai’s most ambitious real estate ventures. Our team is responsible for delivering iconic projects such as Burj Azizi, poised to become the world’s second tallest tower, and the expansive Azizi Venice master community in Dubai South. From civil works and MEP to interior fit-outs, landscaping, and pools, we manage every detail in-house through a hands-on, quality-first approach. Gardinia is rapidly scaling to support a growing portfolio of luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality developments. If you are ready to be part of the team shaping Dubai’s skyline, your future starts here.

Role Description:

• Responsible for overseeing the construction process for buildings. Their duties include upholding the use of quality materials and procedures, adhering to budgets to complete tasks or purchase materials and reviewing contracts to make sure that current practices align with the owner’s expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out the tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
• Complying with the Quality policies, Quality Objectives, Statutory Regulations and Project Specifications.
• Ensuring that quality of materials and work procedures are in accordance with the project specifications.
• Ensuring that the work is completed in accordance with the specified QA/QC system and in a Safe manner.
• Monitoring all Subcontractors work closely to ensure that the Quality of the work is as per specification and is completed on time.
• Review of short-term planning and advising the Project Manager on any problem areas.
• Completing all necessary documentation to be included in weekly and monthly reports.
• Issuing instructions to the Project Engineers, Supervisors, and others to complete the work in accordance with the project programmed.
• Assist the Project Manager of any problem areas, which affects the program of work.
• Co-ordination with the Plant Department for any equipment or plant required.
• Completing all Daily Reports on time and ensuring that the information is 100% correct.
• Ensuring that all Time Allocation Sheets are filled correctly in order to allow the Project QS to calculate and control the labour cost for each activity.
• Preparing Daily Report and Risk Assessment for all the activities.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Science, or related field.

10–25 years of relevant experience in construction/civil projects.

Experience in construction project management, planning, and scheduling.

Construction/contracting industry experience required.

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

Ability to manage teams, stakeholders, project schedules, conflicts, and deadlines.

Ability to develop and manage project schedules, programs, activities, and deliverables.

Ability to coordinate and monitor the work of multiple teams and stakeholders.

Strong understanding of construction processes, standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Ability to identify issues, resolve conflicts, and implement effective solutions.

Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to represent the organization professionally when dealing with clients, consultants, government authorities, and other external stakeholders.

Ability to manage complaints, disputes, grievances, and project-related conflicts.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning tools.