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About the Role
ALFIRAS General Contracting seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead civil construction projects from inception to completion. The role requires a proven track record with main contractors and extensive experience delivering high-rise buildings, residential developments, and villa projects in the UAE/GCC market.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of construction projects from mobilization to handover
- Manage all project phases, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, specifications, budgets, and project schedules
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery
- Develop and implement project execution strategies, construction methodologies, and resource plans
- Monitor project progress and take proactive measures to mitigate delays and project risks
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement, and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, authority requirements, and company policies
- Manage project budgets, cost control measures, variations, claims, and commercial aspects in coordination with the commercial team
- Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management
- Promote and enforce a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture on site
- Review and approve subcontractor work programs, progress reports, and payment applications
- Resolve technical, operational, and contractual issues to maintain project objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 15 to 17 years of total construction experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Manager with a reputable main contractor
- Proven experience managing high rise building projects and villa developments from start to finish
- Strong UAE/GCC construction market experience
- Experience handling projects valued at AED 100 Million+ is advantageous
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project planning, and contract administration
- Sound knowledge of UAE building regulations, construction standards, and authority requirements
- Experience in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
- Strong knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and project reporting
- Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and construction claims management
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Civil Construction to lead and manage building construction projects from inception through completion.
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working with reputable main contractors and extensive experience delivering high rise buildings, residential developments, and villa projects within the UAE/GCC market.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for overall project execution, including planning, construction management, commercial coordination, stakeholder management, safety compliance, quality control, and timely project delivery while ensuring adherence to budget and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of construction projects from mobilization to handover.
- Manage all project phases, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, specifications, budgets, and project schedules.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Develop and implement project execution strategies, construction methodologies, and resource plans.
- Monitor project progress and take proactive measures to mitigate delays and project risks.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement, and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, authority requirements, and company policies.
- Manage project budgets, cost control measures, variations, claims, and commercial aspects in coordination with the commercial team.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management.
- Promote and enforce a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture on site.
- Review and approve subcontractor work programs, progress reports, and payment applications.
- Resolve technical, operational, and contractual issues to maintain project objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
- Master's Degree or PMP certification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 15 to 17 years of total construction experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Manager with a reputable main contractor.
- Proven experience managing high rise building projects and villa developments from start to finish.
- Strong UAE/GCC construction market experience is highly preferred.
- Experience handling projects valued at AED 100 Million+ will be advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project planning, and contract administration.
- Sound knowledge of UAE building regulations, construction standards, and authority requirements.
- Experience in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Strong knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and project reporting.
- Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and construction claims management.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project teams effectively.
Leadership Competencies
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong decision making and problem solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict project deadlines.
- Commercially aware with strong business acumen.
- Results driven with a proactive approach to project delivery.
Mandatory Requirements
- Experience with a Construction Main Contractor is mandatory.
- Proven delivery of High Rise Building Projects.
- Proven delivery of Villa Construction Projects.
- Strong UAE/GCC experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
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