Site Project Manager / Construction Manager (Luxury Residential)

Intel Space Building Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier construction firm in Dubai seeks an experienced site manager to oversee full site planning and execution for high-end villa projects. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship, and adhering to luxury finishing standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction planning, technical coordination, and reporting. This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills to maintain smooth site operations and achieve project objectives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in construction planning and execution.
• Strong command of reading and interpreting architectural drawings.
• Proven experience with luxury finishing standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site planning including sequencing and coordination.
• Manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports.

Skills

Construction sequencing

Technical drawing proficiency

Subcontractor management

Quality management

Value engineering

Communication skills

Reporting

Leadership

Cost awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Role Expectations

1. Full Site Planning & Execution

Take ownership of the complete site planning, including sequencing, scheduling, look-ahead programs, and overall coordination to ensure continuous workflow without delays.

Identify risks, constraints, and critical path activities early and implement proactive solutions to avoid disruptions.

Ensure all activities are aligned with the approved project timeline and provide corrective action plans when required.

2. Technical Coordination & Drawing Management

Review all architectural, structural, MEP, ID, and shop drawings in detail.

Coordinate closely with the draughtsman to verify drawings against actual site conditions and ensure discrepancies are corrected before execution.

Conduct site measurements and cross-check dimensions to guarantee accuracy before any work proceeds.

Communicate missing details, conflicts, or clashes to consultants and management promptly.

3. Subcontractor & Supplier Management

Lead and manage subcontractors on a daily basis, ensuring quality workmanship, correct sequence of work, and compliance with specifications.

Supervise materials and supplier deliveries, ensuring quantities, specifications, and timelines are adhered to.

Ensure subcontractors follow the approved method statements and shop drawings.

4. Value Engineering & Problem Solving

Actively contribute to value engineering, proposing cost-effective alternatives, improved methodologies, and more efficient construction solutions without compromising design intent or quality.

Quickly identify site issues and propose practical, well-justified solutions supported by drawings, sketches, or site data.

Improve workflow by simplifying construction challenges through innovative approaches.

5. Meetings, Coordination & Documentation

Attend all site meetings with management, consultants, architects, and subcontractors.

Work closely with an assigned assistant to take detailed minutes, track decisions, and ensure action points are followed and closed.

Maintain clear and consistent communication between all parties to ensure alignment and smooth site operations.

6. Quality & Compliance Oversight

Ensure the highest quality of finishing and workmanship in line with luxury villa standards.

Monitor operations for compliance with approved materials, drawings, construction details, and specifications.

Enforce safety, housekeeping, and site control practices at all times.

7. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Provide daily and weekly progress reports to management, including site updates, constraints, manpower status, and material requirements.

Track progress against the master schedule and take initiative to prevent slowdowns.

Ensure no activity becomes a bottleneck—maintain momentum on all fronts.

8. Continuous Improvement & Ownership

Demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, and accountability for all aspects of site performance.

Proactively seek ways to optimize processes, minimize waste, and enhance productivity.

Uphold professionalism and ensure the project is executed at the standard expected for high-end, design-driven villas.

9. Identifying Additional Role Requirements

As the project evolves, you are expected to inform management of any additional roles, manpower, or support functions needed to maintain progress and project quality.

Proactively communicate gaps in resources, technical expertise, or administrative support that may be required to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

1. Planning & Execution Excellence

• Strong command of construction sequencing, look-ahead planning, and critical path management.
• Ability to anticipate site constraints and proactively resolve issues before they impact progress.
• Skilled in aligning daily site activities with the approved master programme.

2. Technical & Drawing Proficiency

• Expert ability to read, interpret, and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, ID, and shop drawings.
• Proven experience identifying clashes, discrepancies, and missing details prior to execution.
• Strong site measurement and verification skills to ensure dimensional accuracy.

3. Subcontractor Leadership & Control

• Confident in managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously on complex sites.
• Ability to enforce scope, quality, sequencing, and approved methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to drive performance while maintaining professional relationships.

4. High-End Quality Management

• Deep understanding of luxury finishing standards, detailing, and workmanship expectations.
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially in joinery, stone, metal works, MEP coordination, and finishes.
• Ability to identify and rectify quality risks early.

5. Problem Solving & Value Engineering

• Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to propose value engineering options without compromising design intent or quality.
• Capable of producing sketches, mark-ups, and site-based solutions to resolve execution challenges.

6. Communication & Coordination

• Clear, structured communicator with management, consultants, and site teams.
• Skilled in leading meetings, closing action items, and ensuring alignment across disciplines.
• Able to coordinate effectively with consultants to resolve design and execution issues.

7. Reporting & Site Control

• Competent in preparing daily and weekly progress reports, including constraints, manpower, and material status.
• Strong ability to track progress against programme and prevent bottlenecks.
• Organised, methodical, and disciplined in site documentation.

8. Leadership & Ownership

• Demonstrates accountability, initiative, and ownership of site outcomes.
• Able to lead by example and maintain discipline, safety, and site standards.
• Proactive in identifying resource gaps and recommending solutions.

9. Commercial & Cost Awareness

• Basic understanding of budgets, variations, and cost implications of site decisions.
• Ability to balance programme, quality, and cost considerations in daily execution decisions.

10. Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Continuously seeks process improvements, efficiency gains, and smarter construction methods.
• Strong commitment to delivering excellence on design-driven, high-end projects.