Summary
Azizi Developments is seeking a Construction Manager to lead delivery of high-rise residential and mixed-use tower projects in Dubai. The role covers site construction from substructure through finishing and handover, including programme, cost, quality, HSE, subcontractor and resource management. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, at least 15 years of construction experience and at least 5 years as a Construction Manager or equivalent. UAE high-rise experience is required, with G+30 floors and above preferred; knowledge of FIDIC, UAE authority approvals and tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project is also sought.
The posting
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of high-rise residential and mixed-use tower projects in Dubai. The successful candidate will take full ownership of site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all construction activities for high-rise towers, from substructure through superstructure, façade, MEP, and finishing works to handover
- Develop and drive construction methodology, sequencing, and logistics plans for tall building works, including tower crane strategy, vertical transportation, and formwork systems (jump form, slip form, table form)
- Monitor progress against the master programme, identify delays early, and implement recovery plans
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, consultants, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical and site issues
- Manage and direct site engineers, supervisors, foremen, and subcontractor teams
- Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, Dubai Municipality regulations, Dubai Civil Defence requirements, and project specifications
- Oversee quality control in coordination with the QA/QC team, including inspections, method statements, and NCR closure
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, and technical queries in coordination with the technical office
- Control site resources, manpower, plant, and materials to optimise productivity and cost
- Support cost control, variation management, and subcontractor progress assessments
- Lead weekly progress meetings and prepare reports for senior management and the client
- Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, and project handover
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years as Construction Manager or equivalent
- Proven UAE experience delivering high-rise towers (G+30 floors and above preferred)
- Strong knowledge of tall building construction techniques, post-tensioned slabs, core-and-shell works, and façade interfaces
- Familiarity with UAE authority requirements and approval processes (DM, DCD, DEWA)
- Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts, planning, and cost control
- Proficient in Primavera P6 or MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office