Senior Construction Manager Civil

ASGC; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ASGC in Dubai seeks a Senior Construction Manager – Civil to lead landmark high-rise developments across the UAE from mobilization through handover, coordinating design, logistics and on-site execution.

The role demands over 20 years in high-rise building projects, Tier-1 contractor experience in UAE, and outstanding leadership, communication and decision-making to deliver on time, safely and to premium quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 20+ years in construction.
• Proven delivery of 25+ storey high-rise developments.
• Experience with Tier-1 main contractors in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Extensive knowledge of high-rise structural systems, formwork, MEP interfaces.
• Ability to manage project controls, QA/QC and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of high-rise construction from mobilization to handover.
• Manage advanced construction methods including deep basements and climb-form systems.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, consultants and clients.
• Optimize floor-cycle performance, crane utilization and resource planning.
• Oversee structural, architectural, façade and MEP interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with UAE authority regulations, QA/QC and HSE.
• Proactively manage risks and coordination throughout execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Decision-making

Construction planning

Project controls

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

At ASGC, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Construction Manager – Civil to lead the delivery of landmark high-rise developments across the UAE.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a construction professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects from inception through final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of high-rise construction, from mobilization and substructure to superstructure, architectural finishes, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Manage advanced construction methodologies, including deep basements, post-tension systems, jump-form/climbing-form systems, and façade installation.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Drive floor-cycle performance, tower-crane utilization, vertical logistics, manpower productivity, and resource optimization.
• Oversee structural, architectural, façade, MEP interface, and premium finishing works.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, QA/QC, contractual requirements, and UAE authority regulations.
• Proactively manage construction risks, technical challenges, stakeholder coordination, and project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 20+ years of construction experience, with a strong focus on high-rise building projects.
• Proven experience with a Tier-1 main contractor in the UAE/GCC.
• Successful delivery of 25+ storey high-rise developments.
• Strong background in residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use projects.
• Extensive knowledge of high-rise structural systems, formwork cycles, façade coordination, MEP interfaces, project controls, and construction planning.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Immediate joiners are highly preferred.