Construction Manager

Construction Manager Company: Legend Dragon Building Contracting L.L.C. Location: Dubai, UAE Project Type: Commercial / Residential Building Experience Required: Minimum 12 years in building construction Role Summary Legend Dragon Building Contracting L.L.C. is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead and control site construction activities for a commercial/residential building project in Dubai. The Construction Manager will be responsible for day-to-day site execution, coordination of site teams and subcontractors, progress monitoring, quality control, safety compliance, and ensuring works are completed in line with approved drawings, specifications, programmed, and authority requirements. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in building construction and be capable of managing site works from substructure to completion. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage daily site construction activities, including civil, structural, architectural, finishing, and coordination with MEP works. • Plan and coordinate manpower, subcontractors, materials, plant, equipment, and site resources. • Convert the project programme into practical daily and weekly work plans. • Monitor progress, productivity, quality, and site performance against the approved schedule. • Coordinate with the Project Manager, consultant, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, foremen, and labour teams. • Ensure all works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and consultant instructions. • Manage construction activities including excavation, shoring coordination, raft foundation, concrete works, blockwork, plaster, finishing, façade coordination, MEP coordination, testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover. • Ensure inspections are properly prepared and submitted to the consultant on time. • Coordinate with the MEP team to avoid clashes and ensure sleeves, openings, builders’ work, shafts, risers, plant rooms, and service areas are properly managed. • Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure they provide sufficient manpower, materials, tools, and supervision. • Work closely with the Planning Engineer to update progress, identify delays, and prepare recovery plans when required. • Coordinate with the Quantity Surveyor regarding completed quantities, subcontractor progress, variations, and site measurements. • Support the Procurement Engineer by identifying upcoming material and subcontractor requirements in advance. • Maintain proper site records, daily reports, progress photos, inspection status, delays, and site instructions. • Enforce safety requirements and coordinate with the Safety Officer to maintain a safe and organized site. • Report site risks, constraints, delays, quality issues, and required decisions to the Project Manager. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline. • Minimum 12 years of construction experience with building contractors. • Minimum 3–5 years in a Construction Manager, Senior Site Engineer, or Site Manager role. • UAE/GCC building construction experience is strongly preferred. • Experience in commercial/residential buildings, preferably B+G+5 or higher. • Strong contractor-side execution experience is required. Required Skills • Strong knowledge of building construction sequence from excavation to handover. • Ability to read and understand architectural, structural, and MEP drawings. • Strong leadership and site team management skills. • Good coordination skills with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments. • Good understanding of inspections, RFIs, method statements, material approvals, and shop drawings. • Ability to manage site pressure, solve problems, and push progress without compromising safety or quality. • Good reporting and communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. • Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, or BIM coordination is an advantage. Preferred Experience • Previous experience in basement construction, shoring coordination, raft foundations, post-tension slabs, typical floor cycles, finishing works, MEP coordination, authority inspections, and project handover. • Previous experience completing at least one building project from structure stage to handover. Personal Qualities • Hands-on and practical. • Strong site leadership personality. • Organized and disciplined. • Able to work under pressure. • Firm with subcontractors and labour teams. • Proactive in identifying problems before they become delays. • Focused on safety, quality, progress, and teamwork. Show more Show less