Senior UAE Construction Project Leader – Villa/Residential

Al Marina Holding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Marina Holding in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Project Manager Civil/Construction to lead large-scale residential and villa projects. You will supervise site teams, coordinate with consultants and clients, and ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks.

Ideal candidates have extensive UAE experience, proven leadership, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10–12 years of experience in construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction, MEP coordination, and site operations.
• Experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of UAE construction standards, regulations, and HSE requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, project schedules, and multiple teams.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop project plans, construction schedules, timelines, and execution strategies.
• Site Management: Oversee daily construction activities and ensure smooth site operations.
• Workforce Management: Manage site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and labourers to ensure effective workforce utilization.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor project expenses, control costs, and ensure work is completed within the approved budget.
• Quality Control: Ensure construction work meets approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor project progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions to meet deadlines.
• Resource Management: Ensure timely availability of manpower, materials, machinery, and equipment.
• Technical Supervision: Review construction drawings, resolve technical issues, and ensure proper execution of work.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and take preventive measures to minimize delays and additional costs.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit project progress reports, cost reports, and updates to senior management and clients.
• Contract Management: Monitor subcontractor performance, contractual obligations, variations, and claims.
• Project Handover: Ensure completion of works, inspections, snag rectification, documentation, and final project handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Al Marina Holding in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Project Manager Civil/Construction to lead large-scale residential and villa projects. You will supervise site teams, coordinate with consultants and clients, and ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks.

Ideal candidates have extensive UAE experience, proven leadership, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.