Strategic Construction Project Manager

T H K BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

T H K BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C. in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive projects from design through handover. You will manage scope, schedule, cost control and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with contracts and local regulations.

The role requires a Civil Engineering background with 12-15 years in construction and at least 5 years in PM leadership, preferably on high-rise developments in the UAE/GCC. A PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• Master's Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 12-15 years of construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a Project Manager role.
• Experience on high-rise residential/commercial UAE/GCC projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle from design to handover.
• Manage project expenditures, cost tracking and cash flow.
• Review and align approvals, variation orders and procurement.
• Lead and guide management staff to meet goals and timelines.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive PM strategy including risk, schedule and quality control.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, standards and procedures.
• Define project organisation structure and delegate responsibilities.
• Make staffing decisions to maintain performance and standards.
• Be primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks/delays and take corrective actions.
• Identify business development opportunities from project success.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, specs and local regulations.
• Lead planning activities: baseline schedule, resource allocation, procurement timelines.
• Monitor subcontractor/supplier performance for timely delivery and quality.
• Review material requisitions and project expenditures within authority.
• Manage project risks and opportunities with mitigation plans and reviews.
• Lead progress review meetings with all parties and issue reports and notices.
• Promote HSE and a strong safety culture on site.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Maintain project documentation and authority submissions.
• Support tendering and business development through technical input.
• Lead closeout activities including snagging, testing and handover.
• Mentor staff and support succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Construction Management

PMP Certification

Job description

T H K BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C. in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive projects from design through handover. You will manage scope, schedule, cost control and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with contracts and local regulations.

The role requires a Civil Engineering background with 12-15 years in construction and at least 5 years in PM leadership, preferably on high-rise developments in the UAE/GCC. A PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.