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Role Overview
Lead daily operations, oversee construction projects, and support business development in Abu Dhabi.
This is a senior, hands-on position requiring a proven UAE contracting background.
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Role Description
Lead daily operations, oversee construction projects, and support business development in Abu Dhabi.
This is a senior, hands-on position requiring a proven UAE contracting background.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across multiple active projects and work sites.
- Coordinate project managers, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
- Control schedules, budgets, costs, resources, productivity, quality, and deadlines.
- Review construction and MEP drawings, BOQs, work plans, method statements, and progress reports.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and company safety and quality procedures.
- Resolve operational issues and implement measurable workflow and performance improvements.
- Maintain relationships with clients, commercial contacts, engineering consultants, and consultancy offices.
- Identify opportunities, participate in tenders and commercial negotiations, and bring suitable new projects.
- Provide operational and commercial reports to senior management.
Mandatory Requirements
- At least 8 years of operations or project management experience in the construction sector.
- At least 5 years of relevant general contracting experience in the UAE.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects and sites simultaneously.
- A demonstrable UAE network and successful track record generating project opportunities.
- Strong ability to read construction and MEP drawings and BOQs.
- Practical experience in budgeting, cost control, procurement, subcontractor management, HSE, and quality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Valid UAE driving licence.
- Strong English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
- Ability to join within 30 days and accept the advertised salary range.
Employment and Compensation
- Job type is full-time and permanent.
- Salary is AED 8,000–12,000 per month.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a three-month probation period.
Workplace
- Work location is in person in Abu Dhabi.
Application Notes
- Applicants should describe their track record of bringing new construction projects in the UAE and their direct role in securing them.
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