Construction Manager – Villa / Residential Project

Mace

Dubai, UAE

Ref: QP928-140

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 5,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa & India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety First, Client Focus, Create Opportunity, Integrity. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.

The Opportunity

Be a part of our International Consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where we oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.

Mace International continue to be involved some of the most significant High Rise Hospitality & Mixed Use Projects in Dubai. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your Project Leadership career.

Our Middle East, North Africa and India hub started in 1998 and has successfully operated in a wide range of countries, delivering project & programme management and cost consultancy services.

The Role

Construction Manager – Villa / Residential Project

Reporting to the Project Director, responsible for the strategy and delivery of a major residential project in Dubai Land.

Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for managing and driving the nominated sub-contractors and main contractor.
• Responsible for the delivery of all site wide construction activities, through the supervision of all packages and relevant sub consultants and contractors.
• Responsible for performance of the contractor and/or consultant construction supervision teams to confirm compliance with contractual requirements.
• In-charge for the on-site management of construction activities at a senior level.
• Proactively drive the overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Understand the overall management of all administrative, commercial and technical services required for the management of projects.
• Have the necessary skills to undertake contract administration duties on a project.
• In depth knowledge of build-ability and construction methods.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.

Requirements

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in Construction Management.
• Experience in major villa / low rise residential building projects.
• Previous Dubai experience is required for client approval.
• Preference for candidates currently based in UAE.
• Must be technically strong and comfortable driving contractor activities on site.
• Excellent oral and written English.

Qualifications

• Degree Qualification.
• Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.

About the Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.

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Construction Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 27,500

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