Sr. Construction Supervisor

Pioneer International Projects Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer IPMC is seeking a Senior Construction Supervisor in Abu Dhabi to oversee and deliver major civil projects. You will lead site activities, ensure QA and safety compliance, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet contract requirements, drawings, and milestones.

The role expects extensive experience in supervising large-scale construction, driving quality standards, and mentoring junior staff on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 20 years in construction, with 15+ in supervision on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, QA, and safety.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary site teams.
• Excellent contract administration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site construction activities per specs and drawings.
• Coordinate with PMC staff to monitor quality, safety, progress, and cost.
• Mentor site inspection team and ensure safety requirements.
• Review contractor proposals, organization, manpower, equipment, and methods.
• Conduct regular site inspections and store visits.
• Participate in progress meetings; prepare reports and corrective actions.
• Assist in assessing change requests and variations with proper reporting.
• Oversee commissioning, pre-commissioning, close-out including punch lists and warranties.
• Ensure quality control processes and reporting of non-conformities.
• Advise management on risks, delays, or variations.

Skills

Project supervision

Quality assurance

Safety standards

Contract administration

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Senior Construction Supervisor will play a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring the successful execution of construction projects. This position requires a highly experienced professional with a strong background in project supervision, quality assurance, safety compliance, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The Senior Construction Supervisor will ensure that all construction activities meet contractual, regulatory, and company standards while mentoring and leading junior site staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise site construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and approved drawings.
• Coordinate with Project Management Consultant (PMC) staff to monitor and control overall project quality, safety, progress, and cost objectives.
• Mentor and oversee the site inspection and supervision team, ensuring all members are fully aware of project quality and safety requirements.
• Review, comment on, and monitor contractor proposals, site organization, manpower deployment, equipment allocation, and methodology.
• Conduct regular site inspections and store visits to verify proper handling, storage, and usage of materials and equipment.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and executive meetings; prepare reports, minutes, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Assist in assessing contractor change requests, variations, claims, and ensure proper documentation and reporting to management.
• Oversee commissioning, pre-commissioning, and project close-out activities, including punch lists, as-built drawings, warranties, manuals, and training programs.
• Ensure proper implementation of quality control processes, inspection plans, and reporting of non-conformities.
• Advise management on potential risks, delays, or variations that may impact cost, schedule, or project objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 20 years of overall experience in construction, with at least 15 years of experience in construction supervision, preferably on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project control, quality assurance, and safety standards.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary site teams and managing contractors.
• Excellent understanding of contract administration, site documentation, and reporting.

Pioneer IPMC was established to provide integrated Project Management Consultancy Services across a wide range of sectors and industries. With a team of professionals well-versed in all aspects of industry contracts, Pioneer IPMC has successfully managed change while leveraging deep industry insights, cultural intelligence, and unmatched experience. This strong foundation has enabled the company to deliver exceptional project outcomes and establish a reputation for excellence in the field.

Office M01 & M02 (Mezzanine Floor)
C5 Tower, Al Bateen Gardens
P.O. Box 129590, Abu Dhabi, UAE