Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager – High-Rise Projects

Role: Senior Construction Manager, Location: Dubai, UAE, Industry: Construction, Function: Construction, Experience: 12-18 years, Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: 30,000-45,000 (UAE Dirhams) – confirmed with employer.

Gender: Any, Candidate Nationality: Any.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations across assigned large-scale residential, commercial high-rise, or mixed-use projects.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, consultants, engineering teams, and site personnel to ensure coordinated project execution.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules, budgets, quality benchmarks, and project milestones.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, coordination meetings, and risk assessment sessions.
• Resolve complex construction issues, operational delays, technical conflicts, and stakeholder concerns with practical solutions.
• Review project schedules, engineering drawings, technical documentation, method statements, and construction plans.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE regulations, authority requirements, safety procedures, and quality control standards.
• Manage resource planning, workforce allocation, productivity tracking, and construction efficiency across project sites.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external consultants, authorities, contractors, and senior leadership on project priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery timelines, cost control, quality outcomes, and operational performance.
• Support project handover, final completion, snagging, documentation, and closeout activities.
• Maintain clear reporting on project status, risks, progress, budget impact, and key decisions for management review.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 12-18 years of construction management experience, including senior-level responsibility on major projects.
• Strong UAE experience in high-rise, residential, commercial, mixed-use, or mega development projects.
• Proven ability to manage large contractor teams, consultants, site operations, project controls, and delivery schedules.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, contracts, planning, risk control, and site execution standards.
• Strong understanding of UAE authority approvals, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and construction compliance.
• Confident leadership style with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in demanding project environments.
• Skilled in stakeholder coordination, decision-making, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Experience with reputed developers, large contractors, or mega projects in the UAE preferred.
• Ability to manage pressure, competing priorities, and fast-moving project demands while maintaining delivery discipline.

Skills Set

• Construction Management
• High-Rise Construction
• Residential Projects
• Commercial Developments
• Mixed-Use Projects
• UAE Construction Regulations
• Contractor Management
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Project Controls
• Site Operations
• Risk Management
• Budget Monitoring
• Schedule Review
• Quality Control
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Reporting
• Resource Allocation
• Handover Management
• Mega Project Delivery

Benefits

• Lead major construction projects within a recognized UAE real estate development environment.
• Work on high-value residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments that support the region's urban growth.
• Take ownership of senior construction delivery responsibilities across complex and fast-paced project sites.
• Build long-term career strength in UAE construction leadership, project controls, stakeholder coordination, and operational excellence.
• Join a development-focused team where quality, timely delivery, safety, and execution performance are central to business success.