Summary
GINCO Contracting is seeking a Construction Manager for villa and building construction projects in the UAE. The role oversees site operations, construction teams, subcontractors, schedules, resources, safety, and quality, while coordinating with technical, design, QAQC, and survey teams. The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 12–18 years of construction experience, including at least 5 years as a Construction Manager with a Tier 1 UAE contractor. Knowledge of UAE regulations and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project are required.
The posting
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Job Description
Role Overview
The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This senior role manages all site-based teams, subcontractors, and resources across villa and building construction projects in the UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee day-to-day site operations including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and finishing works.
• Manage and direct site supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors to meet construction programme milestones.
• Coordinate with technical, design, QAQC, and survey teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Monitor construction progress against baseline programme and implement corrective actions as required.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across all site activities.
• Manage material deliveries, plant, and equipment resources to prevent construction delays.
• Conduct regular site progress meetings with client representatives and consultant teams.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and ITP compliance on site.
• Prepare and submit site progress reports to senior management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- 12–18 years of construction experience including 5+ years in a Construction Manager role with a Tier 1 UAE contractor.
- 2–5 years of direct experience on villa and/or building construction projects in the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, HSE standards (OSHAD/TRAKHEES/DM), and quality requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to manage large, diverse on-site teams.
- Proficiency in construction programme management (Primavera P6 or MS Project).