Summary
Dutco Construction Group is seeking a site-based Project Logistics Manager for a construction project in Abu Dhabi. The role leads logistics planning and coordinates the delivery, transport, storage, and distribution of materials and equipment with project teams, suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Responsibilities include managing site access and delivery schedules, tracking inventory and logistics documents, coordinating customs clearance where required, and monitoring costs, risks, and compliance. A degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management, or construction management, relevant construction-project experience, and familiarity with UAE logistics requirements are requested.
The posting
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Job Description
Project Logistics Construction Manager
**Location:** Abu Dhabi, UAE
**Work arrangement:** Site-based
**Industry:** Construction
### Job Summary
We are seeking a site-based Project Logistics Construction Manager to lead logistics planning and operations for a construction project in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will coordinate the movement, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and resources, ensuring logistics activities support construction progress and comply with project, safety, and regulatory requirements.
### Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the project logistics plan in coordination with the construction schedule and site requirements.
- Manage deliveries, transportation, unloading, storage, and distribution of construction materials and equipment.
- Coordinate with project management, construction, procurement, suppliers, subcontractors, transport providers, and relevant authorities.
- Plan site access, traffic management, delivery schedules, laydown areas, warehouses, and material-handling arrangements.
- Monitor logistics activities against project milestones and resolve delays or bottlenecks that could affect site progress.
- Oversee inventory tracking, logistics documentation, shipment records, permits, and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate local and international shipments and customs clearance, where required.
- Monitor logistics costs, prepare forecasts, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Ensure logistics operations comply with project procedures and applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections and report on logistics performance, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Lead and coordinate site logistics personnel and service providers.
### Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management,, project logistics management within the construction industry.
- Experience supporting large or complex construction projects is preferred.
- Knowledge of construction-site logistics, material handling, transportation planning, storage, and inventory control.
- Familiarity with UAE logistics requirements, permits, and customs processes.
- Strong leadership, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics or ERP systems.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Abu Dhabi.
- Relevant health and safety training or certifications are an advantage.
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Skills Description
Key Skills: Project Logistics Construction Manager
- Construction project logistics planning and execution
- Materials procurement, expediting, and delivery coordination
- Supply chain and supplier relationship management
- Transport, freight forwarding, and customs clearance coordination
- Planning for heavy-lift, oversized, and out-of-gauge cargo
- Site logistics, laydown areas, storage, and materials handling
- Inventory management and materials tracking
- Logistics scheduling, resource allocation, and delivery monitoring
- Coordination with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and site personnel
- Logistics risk assessment and contingency planning
- Health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance
- Contract administration, budget management, and cost control
- Logistics documentation, reporting, and record keeping
- Proficiency with project management, logistics, and ERP systems
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills