Senior Construction Manager - Tier 1 Contractor

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NSR Associates in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee all site activities on high-value developments. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive safety and quality, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You will coordinate stakeholders, monitor progress, manage risks, and report to clients and senior management while navigating local regulations and approvals in the UAE GCC region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years in a Senior Construction Manager role on large-scale projects.
• Proven delivery of high-rise residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or major commercial developments valued at AED 500M+.
• Strong preference for UAE or GCC project experience and knowledge of local regulations and approvals.
• Proven leadership to manage large site teams and complex programmes in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities from mobilization through handover, ensuring safety, timeliness and budget alignment.
• Coordinate and supervise project teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to meet milestones.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and delays, and implement corrective actions to preserve schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and statutory requirements to maintain high standards.
• Provide regular progress reporting to senior management and clients, including programme updates and cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job description

The successful candidate will oversee all site construction activities, manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure programme adherence, and drive the successful execution of high-value developments to the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through to handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
2. Coordinate and supervise project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to achieve programme milestones and project objectives.
3. Monitor construction progress, identify risks and delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
4. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, quality, and statutory requirements while maintaining the highest construction standards.
5. Provide regular progress reporting to senior management and clients, including programme updates, cost control measures, and resource planning.

Candidate Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
2. Minimum 10+ years of construction experience, including at least 3 years in a Senior Construction Manager role on large-scale building projects.
3. Proven experience delivering high‑rise residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or major commercial developments valued at AED 500M+.
4. Strong preference for candidates with UAE or wider GCC project experience and a thorough understanding of local regulations, authority approvals, and construction practices.
5. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage large site teams, multiple stakeholders, and complex project programmes in a fast‑paced environment.