Construction Manager

Ahmadyar Developments is currently seeking a senior professional for the role of Construction Manager, to lead our projects from pre-construction through to handover. Proven developer-side experience and a strong track record of delivering complex UAE developments are essential. About the role: The Construction Manager will be responsible to lead and oversee the end-to-end execution of residential tower projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The role manages site teams, subcontractors, consultants and serves as the key link between the project site, the design team and internal team. Key responsibilities: • Lead and drive the entire construction lifecycle, from pre-construction planning, tendering and mobilization through execution, testing and commissioning and final handover, ensuring seamless transitions between each phase. • Develop, review, and rigorously monitor project schedules, milestones and construction programmes, proactively identifying critical path risks and implementing recovery plans to protect delivery dates. • Own project budgets and cost control, including cash flow forecasting, variation orders, and contractor payment certification, to deliver projects within approved financial targets. • Review design drawings, specifications, and technical submittals and lead coordination with architects, engineers, and design consultants to resolve clashes early and ensure constructability and value engineering. • Direct and supervise main contractors, subcontractors and site teams, holding them accountable for progress, performance and workmanship. • Enforce robust quality control systems and health and safety standards, and ensure full compliance with Dubai and UAE regulations, securing and managing authority approvals (Dubai Municipality, DLD, RERA, DDA, Civil Defence, and others as applicable). • Conduct regular site inspections, identify risks and delays at an early stage and implement timely corrective and preventive actions. • Prepare clear, data-driven progress reports and present updates on schedule, cost, quality, and risks to senior management. • Manage snagging, inspections, final handover and the defects liability period, ensuring all issues are closed out to the client’s and end-users’ satisfaction. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. • Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive construction experience, including at least 7 years in a Construction Manager role on real estate development projects in the UAE • Proven experience delivering residential and mid/high-rise tower projects in the UAE. • Strong knowledge of structural works, finishing, façade, and MEP coordination for high-rise buildings. • Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA, and other UAE authority regulations and approval processes. • Experience with FIDIC contracts, variation management, and subcontractor control. • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office • Deep, hands-on expertise across the entire construction process, from design coordination and procurement through execution, testing and commissioning, and handover. • Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills, with proven ability to manage construction teams and multiple stakeholders across UAE real estate development project How to apply:- To apply, please send your updated CV to [email protected] mentioning the position in the subject line. Important Note:- Please apply only if you meet the mandatory requirements, particularly the UAE real estate developer-side experience and residential tower project delivery experience. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive construction experience, including at least 7 years in a Construction Manager role on real estate development projects in the UAE. Proven experience delivering residential and mid/high-rise tower projects in the UAE. Strong knowledge of structural works, finishing, façade, and MEP coordination for high-rise buildings. Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA, and other UAE authority regulations and approval processes. Experience with FIDIC contracts, variation management, and subcontractor control. Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office. Deep, hands-on expertise across the entire construction process, from design coordination and procurement through execution, testing and commissioning, and handover.

Lead and drive the entire construction lifecycle, from pre-construction planning, tendering and mobilization through execution, testing and commissioning and final handover, ensuring seamless transitions between each phase. Develop, review, and rigorously monitor project schedules, milestones and construction programmes, proactively identifying critical path risks and implementing recovery plans to protect delivery dates. Own project budgets and cost control, including cash flow forecasting, variation orders, and contractor payment certification, to deliver projects within approved financial targets. Review design drawings, specifications, and technical submittals and lead coordination with architects, engineers, and design consultants to resolve clashes early and ensure constructability and value engineering. Direct and supervise main contractors, subcontractors and site teams, holding them accountable for progress, performance and workmanship. Enforce robust quality control systems and health and safety standards, and ensure full compliance with Dubai and UAE regulations, securing and managing authority approvals (Dubai Municipality, DLD, RERA, DDA, Civil Defence, and others as applicable). Conduct regular site inspections, identify risks and delays at an early stage and implement timely corrective and preventive actions. Prepare clear, data-driven progress reports and present updates on schedule, cost, quality, and risks to senior management. Manage snagging, inspections, final handover and the defects liability period, ensuring all issues are closed out to the client’s and end-users’ satisfaction.