Site Manager

ELECTRA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra in Dubai is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee all on-site activities from build-up to breakdown. You will coordinate multiple teams and ensure safety and compliance across the venue.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage vendors and logistics under tight deadlines.

This project-based assignment offers diverse live-event experiences and a chance to contribute to high-profile productions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager or similar in events, exhibitions, or live productions.
• Strong leadership, team coordination, and vendor management skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations for event environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site activities during build-up, live event days, and dismantling.
• Ensure site layouts are prepared, marked, and delivered to meet requirements and safety standards.
• Supervise crews, contractors, and vendors involved in setup and breakdown.
• Enforce health, safety, and compliance protocols across the site.
• Act as main contact with event organizers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress against timelines and resolve issues quickly.
• Oversee logistics, equipment, and resources on-site.
• Ensure the site is restored and cleaned post-event.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor Management

Organizational Skills

Health & Safety

Communication

Job description

About Us: Electra is a dynamic event management company dedicated to creating exceptional live experiences. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality and safe events that exceed client expectations. Join our team and be part of the vibrant world of live events.

We are looking for a proactive and highly organized Site Manager to oversee the setup, management, and breakdown of event sites during a project-based assignment. The role will ensure all event sites are prepared on time, safely managed throughout, and dismantled efficiently after completion. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams and vendors under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site activities during event build-up, live event days, and dismantling phases
• Ensure site layouts are prepared, marked, and delivered in line with event requirements and safety standards
• Supervise crews, contractors, and vendors involved in setup and breakdown
• Enforce health, safety, and compliance protocols across the site
• Act as the main point of contact with event organizers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless operations
• Monitor site progress against project timelines and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Oversee logistics, equipment, and resources to maximize efficiency on-site
• Ensure the site is properly restored and cleaned post-event

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or in a similar role within events, exhibitions, or live productions
• Strong leadership, team coordination, and vendor management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations for event environments
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Other Skills And Competencies

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Willingness to travel for events as required.

GENERAL OBLIGATIONS TOWARDS HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

• You will correctly use machinery, appliances, tools, transport, and all equipment issued by the company.
• You will correctly use personal protective equipment supplied by the company.
• You will not remove any safety devices for any machinery or installations.
• You will perform all tasks set forth by safety and environmental regulations and thus cooperate with Electra to ensure a working environment and condition that do not pose any risks in terms of health, safety and environment to others.