Project Manager (High-Rise Construction & Steel Structural Works)
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About the Role
A leading construction company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, and steel structure developments. The role involves managing project schedules, budgets, resources, and coordinating with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of high rise building and steel structural projects from inception to handover
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and overall project performance to achieve contractual and company objectives
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution
- Oversee all site activities, including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and steel structural works
- Manage structural steel fabrication, delivery, erection, alignment, welding, bolting, and inspection activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines and cost targets
- Review engineering drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, method statements, and material approvals
- Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, local authority requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and HSE policies
- Lead project meetings, prepare progress reports, and provide regular updates to senior management and clients
- Identify project risks, technical challenges, and commercial issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies
- Monitor procurement activities, subcontractor performance, material deliveries, and site logistics
- Manage project budgets, cost control, variations, claims, and resource allocation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 8–15 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a Project Manager role
- Mandatory experience managing high rise building projects and steel structural works
- Previous UAE construction industry experience is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, structural steel fabrication and erection, finishing works, and MEP coordination
- Sound understanding of project planning, cost control, contract administration, and construction methodologies
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office. Experience with BIM is an advantage
- Good knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, FIDIC contracts, quality management systems, and HSE regulations
- Proven leadership, team management, negotiation, and decision making skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and perform effectively in a fast paced construction environment
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About Us
- A leading construction company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of high rise residential, commercial, mixed use, and steel structure developments. We are committed to excellence in quality, safety, innovation, and timely project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of high rise building and steel structural projects from inception to handover.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and overall project performance to achieve contractual and company objectives.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Oversee all site activities, including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and steel structural works.
- Manage structural steel fabrication, delivery, erection, alignment, welding, bolting, and inspection activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines and cost targets.
- Review engineering drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, method statements, and material approvals.
- Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, local authority requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and HSE policies.
- Lead project meetings, prepare progress reports, and provide regular updates to senior management and clients.
- Identify project risks, technical challenges, and commercial issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Monitor procurement activities, subcontractor performance, material deliveries, and site logistics.
- Manage project budgets, cost control, variations, claims, and resource allocation.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 8–15 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a Project Manager role.
- Mandatory experience managing high rise building projects and steel structural works.
- Previous UAE construction industry experience is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, structural steel fabrication and erection, finishing works, and MEP coordination.
- Sound understanding of project planning, cost control, contract administration, and construction methodologies.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office. Experience with BIM is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, FIDIC contracts, quality management systems, and HSE regulations.
- Proven leadership, team management, negotiation, and decision making skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and perform effectively in a fast paced construction environment.
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