Construction Manager

Job description / Role

Senior Construction Manager needed for large European Contractor based in Dubai on prestigious project.

General Description of Role & Responsibilities:
To provide oversight and management for construction programs.

The Senior Construction Manager will lead in executing a strategic plan, as it relates to construction, by establishing priorities and determining resource allocation for efficient and effective delivery of the construction project.

Manager shall include but not be limited to the following tasks:
- Oversee selection and coordination of subcontractors working on various phases of large scale projects.
- Review of architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
- Responsible for administration of construction contracts, and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
- Track and control construction schedules and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and monies allocated.
- Report to senior management on progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated.
- Supervise & manage project staffing and schedules related to the day-to-day vertical construction aspects of projects.
- Review progress reports, check on any reported difficulties, and correct any safety violations or other reported deficiencies.
- Determine appropriate revenue recognition measures, ensure timely and accurate reporting of project costs, and monitor payables for project.
- Understand basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and make decisions accordingly.
- Guarantee project legal documents, permits, inspections etc., are completed and signed.
- Work with the Construction Director to develop a cost-effective budget, schedule and tracking system for completion of multiple projects following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
- Excellent working knowledge of construction scheduling, costing, contracts and procedures.
- Reviewing and managing the contractors progress and preparing progress reports on a monthly basis.
- Reviewing and approving of contractors payment requests and issue payment certificates as appropriate.
- Scheduling and chairing site progress meetings

Requirements

- Minimum of 15 years experience in construction management
- Extensive Construction Management experience, including successful project completion and hand-over.
- Significant knowledge and proven leadership experience gained from an engineering consultancy background, having managed construction projects along with a thorough knowledge of project management processes and systems.
- Previous experience working on hotel / resort / hospitality projects
- Good working knowledge of design review & technical review skills
- Excellent communication.
- Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related subject
- UAE / Middle East working experience essential

About the Company

Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.