Senior Construction Manager - Large-Scale Projects

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) seeks a Construction Manager to lead all on-site construction activities for large-scale projects in the UAE. You will oversee on-site teams, subcontractors, and resources, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, Planning Engineers, and clients, driving safety and site discipline while managing risks and ensuring handover readiness on project close-out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• Master's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering is an advantage.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
• 15+ years in building construction with at least 7+ years in CM/senior site roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site construction activities from mobilization through completion and handover.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies and site logistics plans.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to specifications.
• Monitor daily site operations and resolve challenges to maintain progress.
• Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and finishing works.
• Oversee project execution per approved programs and milestones.
• Manage subcontractor performance and resources; coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Contracting experience

On-site leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

PMP certification

Membership of engineering institution

Job description

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) seeks a Construction Manager to lead all on-site construction activities for large-scale projects in the UAE. You will oversee on-site teams, subcontractors, and resources, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, Planning Engineers, and clients, driving safety and site discipline while managing risks and ensuring handover readiness on project close-out.