Senior Construction Manager - Highrise & Residential UAE

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 720,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the UAE is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead residential and high-rise tower projects from mobilisation through handover. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with consultants and authorities, and ensure QA/QC, HSE, and on-time delivery.

This role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 12–15 years of UAE experience with G+20 projects, plus strong planning and FIDIC contract knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12–15 years construction experience with at least 5 years in a CM/PM role.
• Proven delivery of residential/high-rise projects in the UAE (G+20+).
• Strong knowledge of structural works, finishing, façade, and MEP coordination.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts, variations, and subcontractor control.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate construction from mobilisation to handover of residential/high-rise projects.
• Develop and monitor programmes, method statements, and resource plans with Planning team.
• Manage site engineers, foremen, supervisors, and subcontractors per drawings and schedules.
• Coordinate with consultants, design team, MEP, and client reps to resolve issues and clashes.
• Monitor costs, control variations, and support commercial with progress valuations and payments.
• Enforce QA/QC: inspections, material approvals, and compliance with Dubai authority requirements.
• Ensure strict HSE compliance and site safety practices.
• Track progress vs baseline, identify delays, implement recovery plans.
• Chair progress meetings and prepare reports for senior management.
• Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover.

Skills

Project management

Site management

Coordination

QA/QC

HSE compliance

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Tanqeeb in the UAE is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead residential and high-rise tower projects from mobilisation through handover. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with consultants and authorities, and ensure QA/QC, HSE, and on-time delivery.

This role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 12–15 years of UAE experience with G+20 projects, plus strong planning and FIDIC contract knowledge.