Senior Construction Manager - On-Site Delivery (Dubai)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Construction Manager to lead PMC oversight of on-site construction delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion on a major project in Dubai.

The role demands senior site leadership, management of multi-disciplinary teams, and strong contract awareness under FIDIC or equivalent frameworks. On-site duties and reporting are core components of the position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 15+ years' construction experience, incl. 5+ years in senior site management on large-scale projects.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing contractor performance on site.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contracts, and quality and HSE management systems.
• Experience reviewing programmes, progress reports, variations and EOT claims.
• Proficient in MS Office, with working knowledge of Primavera P6 outputs and CDE or document control platforms.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge Contractors and advise senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMC's site-based construction team, including resident engineers and QA/QC staff, setting priorities and reviewing outputs.
• Oversee day-to-day Contractor activities, mobilisation, logistics, site coordination and interfaces between works packages.
• Act as the primary point of contact on site for the Contractor, Designers and Client's representatives on construction matters.
• Chair or contribute to site coordination, progress and interface meetings, and drive action closure.
• Monitor construction progress against the baseline programme and review look-aheads and recovery plans.
• Verify progress against milestones and support milestone tracking and EOT claims.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover; manage snagging and as-built documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly site reports; escalate significant risks to the Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Site management

Education

Civil/Construction Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

CDE/Document control

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Construction Manager to lead PMC oversight of on-site construction delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion on a major project in Dubai.

The role demands senior site leadership, management of multi-disciplinary teams, and strong contract awareness under FIDIC or equivalent frameworks. On-site duties and reporting are core components of the position.