Construction Manager

Description:

Stantec is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Buildings Project to join its team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will represent the client by supervising on-site construction activities and ensuring all work complies with approved designs, contractual obligations, quality standards, and project schedules.

This role is ideal for a construction professional with strong PMC or consultant-side experience who can effectively oversee contractor performance, monitor project progress, and report technical matters to the Resident Engineer or Project Manager while ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is completed according to contract requirements.

• Verify compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules.

• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and Project Manager on technical and progress-related matters.

• Review construction activities and identify issues requiring corrective action.

• Ensure project documentation and site inspections are completed accurately.

• Support the successful delivery of medium to large-scale building projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• 8–12 years of relevant construction experience, preferably on medium to large-scale building projects.

• Proven PMC or consultant-side experience in construction supervision and contractor management.

• Valid SOE and DMT registrations are mandatory.

• Previous UAE work experience is required.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage construction activities while maintaining quality and schedule objectives.

• Strong knowledge of:

• Building Construction Supervision

• Contractor Management and Quality Control

• Construction Contracts, Project Scheduling & Site Coordination