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Construction Project Manager

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 4 days ago

Salary
AED 35k–50k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale real estate developments from pre-construction through handover. You will be accountable for time, cost, quality, and safety across assigned projects, managing contractors and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to specification. • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and risk registers. • Oversee contractors, consultants, and suppliers, and monitor performance against contract terms. • Administer variations, claims, and change orders through the formal approval process. • Enforce HSE, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance on site. • Coordinate design reviews and resolve technical, interface, and site issues. • Prepare regular progress, cost, and risk reports for senior management. • Manage handover, snagging, testing and commissioning, and close-out documentation. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. • 11+ years of construction experience, including 4+ years managing large residential, mixed-use, or infrastructure projects. • Strong knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contract forms, cost control, and project controls. • Proven record of delivering projects within budget and programme. • Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills. • Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • 11+ years of construction experience, including 4+ years managing large residential, mixed-use, or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contract forms, cost control, and project controls.
  • Proven record of delivering projects within budget and programme.
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to specification.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and risk registers.
  • Oversee contractors, consultants, and suppliers, and monitor performance against contract terms.
  • Administer variations, claims, and change orders through the formal approval process.
  • Enforce HSE, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance on site.
  • Coordinate design reviews and resolve technical, interface, and site issues.
  • Prepare regular progress, cost, and risk reports for senior management.
  • Manage handover, snagging, testing and commissioning, and close-out documentation.

Skills

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • FIDIC
  • Cost Control
  • Project Controls
  • Contract Administration
  • Budgeting
  • Scheduling
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • HSE
  • Quality Assurance

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AED 35k–50k a month· Michael Page

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