Construction Manager / Site Manager

EFS Facilities Services is a leading integrated facilities management and infrastructure solutions provider, delivering high-quality services across the Middle East and international markets. We are committed to operational excellence, safety, quality, and delivering sustainable solutions for complex built environments. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager – Fit-Out, Completion & Handover to lead the final stages of a major construction project in the UAE. The role will act as the Client-side site representative, reporting directly to the Project Director, with responsibility for overseeing the Main Contractor, fit-out contractors, specialist subcontractors, and finishing trades. The successful candidate will drive programme recovery, construction completion, testing and commissioning, quality assurance, defect close-out, stakeholder coordination, and final project handover. The ideal candidate will have extensive UAE construction experience, with a strong background in luxury villas, hospitality, presidential/VVIP, high-end fit-out, and complex construction projects. Key Responsibilities: Construction Leadership & Contractor Management • Act as the Client’s on-site representative, reporting directly to the Project Director. • Lead, coordinate, and oversee the Main Contractor, fit-out contractors, specialist subcontractors, and finishing trades. • Drive daily site execution, coordination, issue resolution, and achievement of key project milestones. • Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Programme Recovery, Completion & Readiness Management • Manage the final phase of construction works to achieve practical completion within the approved programme. • Monitor progress against project schedules, identify delays, and implement effective recovery and mitigation measures. • Coordinate construction sequencing, site access, work fronts, and interfaces between multiple trades. • Drive completion activities and ensure the project is operationally ready for handover. Testing, Commissioning & Systems Integration Oversight • Plan, coordinate, and supervise testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, demonstrations, and final verification activities. • Ensure MEP, security, ICT, specialist systems, and building services are properly tested and commissioned in line with project requirements. • Coordinate commissioning schedules and witness testing activities with contractors, consultants, vendors, and relevant stakeholders. • Review test results and ensure all commissioning requirements are successfully completed prior to handover. Quality Assurance, Inspections & Defect Management • Lead site inspections, quality verification, and compliance reviews across all project disciplines. • Manage snagging, de-snagging, punch-list, and defect close-out activities. • Ensure incomplete works and defects are accurately tracked, assigned, rectified, and formally closed. • Coordinate with contractors and consultants to maintain the required quality standards through project completion. Stakeholder Coordination, Reporting & Risk Management • Coordinate closely with the Client, Project Director, consultants, Main Contractor, specialist contractors, and vendors. • Prepare executive progress reports, risk registers, action trackers, completion dashboards, and other project status reports. • Monitor key project risks and proactively implement mitigation measures. • Escalate critical issues, programme risks, and unresolved technical or commercial matters to the appropriate stakeholders. Handover, Documentation & Project Close-Out • Manage the preparation, review, and verification of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, certifications, testing records, and statutory approvals. • Coordinate user training, operational readiness, demonstrations, and final handover activities. • Ensure all contractual handover requirements and close-out documentation are completed accurately and on time. • Support practical completion, final completion, and overall project close-out in accordance with contractual requirements. What We’re Looking For • 15+ years of construction experience in the UAE, preferably in senior construction or project management roles. • Proven experience delivering luxury villas, hospitality developments, presidential/VVIP projects, or other high-end and complex construction projects. • Strong background in fit-out, finishing, and final-stage construction management. • Demonstrated leadership experience in testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and project readiness. • Strong MEP coordination capability with the ability to manage interfaces between architectural, MEP, ICT, security, and specialist systems. • Extensive experience in snagging, de-snagging, defect management, quality inspections, handover, and project close-out. • Proven ability to manage the Main Contractor and multiple specialist subcontractors simultaneously. • Strong programme management skills, including experience in delay identification, recovery planning, and completion management. • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and reporting skills. • Strong understanding of construction quality standards, project documentation, and contractual completion requirements. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment. • Immediate availability or ability to join within 1–2 weeks will be highly preferred. Educational Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline. • Professional certifications in project/construction management such as PMP, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent will be an advantage. • Relevant UAE construction and project management experience is essential. Why Join EFS Facilities Services? • Be part of a leading regional facilities and infrastructure services organization. • Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects. • Exposure to multidisciplinary construction, commissioning, and project delivery environments. • Professional growth and career development opportunities. • Collaborative and performance-driven work environment. Location United Arab Emirates Show more

15+ years of construction experience in the UAE; senior construction or project management experience; proven experience delivering luxury villas, hospitality developments, presidential/VVIP projects, or other high-end and complex construction projects; strong background in fit-out, finishing, and final-stage construction management; demonstrated leadership experience in testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and project readiness; strong MEP coordination with the ability to manage interfaces between architectural, MEP, ICT, security, and specialist systems; extensive experience in snagging, de-snagging, defect management, quality inspections, handover, and project close-out; proven ability to manage the Main Contractor and multiple specialist subcontractors; strong programme management skills including delay identification, recovery planning, and completion management; excellent stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and reporting skills; strong understanding of construction quality standards, project documentation, and contractual completion requirements; ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment; immediate availability or ability to join within 1–2 weeks.

Act as the Client’s on-site representative, reporting to the Project Director; lead, coordinate, and oversee the Main Contractor, fit-out contractors, specialist subcontractors, and finishing trades; drive daily site execution, coordination, issue resolution, and milestone achievement; ensure construction activities align with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements; manage the final phase to achieve practical completion within the approved programme; monitor progress, identify delays, and implement recovery measures; coordinate construction sequencing, site access, work fronts, and interfaces between trades; drive completion activities and ensure operational readiness for handover; plan, coordinate, and supervise testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, demonstrations, and final verification; ensure MEP, security, ICT, and building services are tested and commissioned per requirements; coordinate commissioning schedules and witness testing with contractors, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders; review test results and ensure commissioning requirements are completed prior to handover; lead site inspections, quality verification, and compliance reviews; manage snagging, de-snagging, punch-list, and defect close-out; ensure incomplete works and defects are tracked and closed; coordinate with contractors and consultants to maintain quality; coordinate with Client, Project Director, consultants, Main Contractor, specialists, and vendors; prepare executive progress reports, risk registers, action trackers, and completion dashboards; monitor risks and implement mitigations; escalate critical issues; manage preparation, review, and verification of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, certifications, testing records, and approvals; coordinate user training and handover activities; ensure close-out documentation is completed on time.