Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager – Civil Works (ADNOC Project)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full‑time

Reporting to: Project Director / Head of Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all civil construction works for the project (earthworks, foundations, slabs, concrete / reinforced concrete, structural works, roads/drainage, utilities) in accordance with the contract scope, drawings, specifications and ADNOC standards.
• Lead the day‑to‑day site construction operations: supervision of contractors/sub‑contractors, site crews, coordination of multiple disciplines (civil, structural, MEP interfaces) and ensure safe, high‑quality, on‑schedule execution.
• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) policies and maintain a strong safety culture on site; review/approve method statements, risk assessments, SIMOPS, etc.
• Monitor construction progress, manage schedule, identify delays/critical path issues, propose corrective actions; coordinate with planning team and contractors to maintain timeline.
• Manage budget/cost control for the civil construction scope: review cost estimates, track expenditure, approve variations, monitor productivity and propose cost optimization measures.
• Review technical submissions (drawings, shop drawings, material submittals), resolve design/construction interface issues, manage RFIs / FCRs (Field Change Requests) and ensure conformity to specs and standards (e.g., ACI, ASTM, BS, ISO) as required.
• Oversee QA/QC for civil works: ensure inspections, testing, NCRs (Non‑Conformance Reports) are managed, as‑built documentation prepared, punch‑list close‑out and hand‑over to Client/Operations.
• Coordinate with interfaces: liaise with engineering, procurement, commissioning teams; ensure alignment between civil works and other disciplines (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation) to avoid interface conflicts.
• Lead the construction team: mentoring and managing site engineers/supervisors/sub‑contractors, ensure adequate resourcing, enforce construction standards, drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports (daily, weekly, monthly), provide dashboards to senior management, raise risk/opportunity issues, maintain accurate documentation on site.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. A Master's or additional qualification in Construction Management is an advantage.
• Minimum 5* years+* of progressive experience in civil construction management, preferably in large‑scale infrastructure, industrial, oil & gas or EPC projects; prior experience on ADNOC or ADNOC‑approved projects is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in a managerial/senior role (site construction manager, construction manager) with responsibility for multi‑discipline teams and major scopes of work.
• Knowledge of ADNOC codes, specifications, execution standards, HSE requirements (or equivalent major oil & gas/industrial owner standards).
• Proficiency in project construction management tools and methods: e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD/Shop Drawings, report systems, cost control tools.
• Strong leadership, communication (verbal & written) and stakeholder management skills: able to interface with contractors, clients, consultants, regulatory authorities.
• Solid problem‑solving skills, decision‑making, ability to manage risks and drive construction productivity and quality.
• Willingness to be on‑site (sometimes remote or in challenging conditions), ready to mobilize and travel as required.

Job Type: Full-time