Construction Contractor jobs in United Arab Emirates

We’re seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead major Data Center projects across UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. You’ll work closely with our engineering, sales, and project management teams to maximize project success, ensure profitability, and deliver long-term value for our clients. This role is 70% field-based, giving you hands-on exposure to project execution while driving coordination behind the scenes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Build and lead capture team to maximize topline and meeting profitability standards (P&L) on an assigned project portfolio.
• Responsible for project management with an end to end approach, from acquisition to orders’ execution;
• Responsible for managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for project compliance with local Hilti rules and guidelines.

Project Management

• Create a plan, set objectives and must win battles, plan resources and orchestrate project team starting from early stages of the projects.
• Regular meetings with relevant stakeholder from design stage to execution.
• Arrange periodic internal meetings (capture team meetings) with the Hilti team ensuring targets achievement, review milestones, risks, and performance.
• Provide regular updates towards Sales VP on progress on the targeted projects.

Teamwork and development

• Establish excellent working relationships with all relevant Hilti functions from Project Management Office to Fulfillment, Engineering and Sales.
• As Project Manager, you will assign team responsibilities, allocate resources, and oversee task execution throughout all project phases.
• Ensure clarity on individual roles across Engineering, Fulfillment, Sales, and the Project Management Office.
• Drive accountability across functions by setting clear expectations and following up on deliverables.
• Actively coach and support indirect team members, providing technical and operational guidance.
• Share best practices, support knowledge transfer, and maintain strong communication to align all functions toward successful project delivery.
• Actively engage with regional Data Center segment team to leverage collaboration with Owners, Specifiers and contractors in your projects through the segment setup.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering
• 6–8 years of experience in project management within the construction sector, ideally within Data Center construction.
• Solid knowledge of contract management, including negotiation, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to plan and prioritize in complex environments
• High self-motivation and energy, with a passion for driving project success
• Results-driven mindset, with a focus on delivering outcomes on time and within budget
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Proven ability in stakeholder management, relationship building, and contract negotiation
• A target-oriented and solution-focused approach to problem-solving and decision-making

Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.

Year upon year we are recognized as one of the top 'Great Place to Work' employers, both globally and locally. And when you meet us you'll understand why. We have a diverse team of people with a variety of nationalities, backgrounds and experiences. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter where you’re from.

Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.