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4 weeks ago
The client is a prominent real estate developer that has recently expanded its operations to the UAE, with a focus on creating ultra-luxury residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Responsibilities:
- Project Delivery Oversight:
- Lead and manage the entire construction process of high-rise residential projects post-contract.
- Ensure that all construction activities align with project specifications, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate between internal project management teams, contractors, and third-party consultants to ensure seamless execution.
- Contractor & Subcontractor Management:
- Oversee and manage all contractors, ensuring adherence to contract terms, scope of work, and performance benchmarks.
- Resolve any construction-related issues, disputes, or variations to maintain smooth progress on-site.
- Ensure optimal coordination between subcontractors to prevent delays or conflicts in the construction schedule.
- Quality Control & Safety Management:
- Ensure that construction practices meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.
- Implement and monitor rigorous quality control processes, ensuring the delivery of high-end residential finishes.
- Oversee compliance with UAE building regulations, health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Budget & Cost Control:
- Ensure construction costs are effectively managed, with close attention to budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Work closely with the finance and project management teams to monitor expenditures, mitigate risks, and address cost variations.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
- Progress Reporting:
- Provide regular updates on construction progress to senior management, highlighting risks, challenges, and solutions.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation on all project aspects, including progress reports, cost control, and quality assessments.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor the site management teams, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and accountability.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments to ensure project alignment and success.
- Stakeholder Coordination:
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, consultants, and local authorities to ensure all requirements are met for project completion and handover.
- Ensure all relevant permits and approvals are secured for the seamless progression of the construction phase.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in construction management, with significant experience in high-rise residential projects in the UAE.
- Proven experience working with developers or contractors on large-scale high-rise construction.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC), project management methodologies (e.g., PMP), and safety regulations.
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