Senior Project Manager

Stars General Contracting Co. LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Stars General Contracting Co. LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major construction projects from planning and mobilization through execution and final handover.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general contracting, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams under pressure. Experience with large-scale contracts and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 12–15 years of experience in construction with substantial project management exposure.
• Contract value of AED 100 million or above on major projects; strong general contracting background.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for project execution progress, budget, quality, and timely completion.
• Lead and coordinate project engineers, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and site teams.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and ensure successful project handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Project management

Risk management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead and manage major construction projects in Abu Dhabi The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in general contracting with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects from planning and mobilization through execution and final handover

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for project execution progress budget quality and timely completion Lead and coordinate project engineers subcontractors consultants suppliers and site teams Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when required Manage resources project risks contractual obligations and construction challenges Ensure compliance with approved drawings specifications safety standards and applicable regulations Provide regular progress reports to senior management and ensure successful project handover

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 12–15 years of experience in the construction industry, with substantial experience in project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects with a contract value of AED 100 million or above.
• Strong background in general contracting and coordination of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, finishing, and external works.
• Experience managing projects from commencement to completion, including planning, budgeting, procurement, cost control, and handover.
• Strong knowledge of project schedules, contractual matters, variations, claims, risk management, and quality control.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage demanding workloads, and deliver projects under pressure.
• Good knowledge of UAE construction practices and local authority requirements.