Manager (Construction)Walk-In 5th - 6th September 2026{Swiss Hotel}

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Lead and manage day-to-day construction activities for power projects, including substations, electrical infrastructure, and associated civil works. Plan, coordinate, and execute construction activities in line with approved project schedules, drawings, specifications, method statements, and contractual requirements. Manage site execution teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist contractors to ensure efficient project delivery. Coordinate closely with project management, engineering, planning, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, testing and commissioning teams. Review construction drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and other technical documents prior to execution. Monitor project progress against approved schedules and establish recovery plans where delays or deviations are identified. Ensure construction activities are completed within approved budgets while effectively controlling manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources. Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, applicable UAE regulations, authority requirements, and international engineering standards. Supervise civil and electrical construction activities associated with substations and power infrastructure projects. Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders to resolve technical, construction, and site-related issues. Ensure all construction works are carried out in accordance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and quality requirements. Drive implementation of HSE policies and ensure a strong safety culture across project sites. Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities with relevant project teams. Identify construction risks, constraints, and potential delays and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Review subcontractor performance, productivity, work quality, resource deployment, and adherence to project requirements. Conduct regular site meetings and progress reviews and provide accurate updates to senior management. Ensure proper documentation of site activities, progress reports, inspections, approvals, material records, and project handover documents. Support commercial and contractual teams in managing variations, claims, additional works, and subcontractor-related matters. Drive productivity improvement, efficient resource utilization, and timely resolution of site issues. Ensure project close-out, snagging, testing, commissioning, as-built documentation, and final handover are completed successfully. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Typically 10–15 years of relevant construction experience, preferably within power infrastructure, substations, electrical projects, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong experience managing construction activities for substations and power projects. Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary construction teams, subcontractors, and site operations. Strong knowledge of construction planning, project execution, quality management, and HSE requirements. Experience working with clients, consultants, utility authorities, and other project stakeholders in the UAE is preferred. Knowledge of UAE utility requirements and approvals such as DEWA, TRANSCO/TAQA, or equivalent authority requirements will be an advantage. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, schedules, and technical documentation. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, risk management, and resource planning. Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Office and project management/planning tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within stringent timelines, quality, safety, and budget requirements. Preferred Experience Experience in extra-high-voltage/high-voltage substation construction and associated infrastructure. Experience with major EPC contractors, utility projects, or large-scale power infrastructure developments. Familiarity with testing, commissioning, energization, and project handover processes. UAE/GCC project experience with relevant authority approvals is highly desirable. Interview Details Date: Sat - Sun, 5th - 6th September 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Venue: Swissotel, Al Murjan Hall 1 & 2, Umar Bin Al Khattab Road, Deira Dubai Documents Required CV Passport Copy Educational Certificate Experience Certificates Utility Approvals Employment Type Full-time Company Industry ConstructionCivil Engineering Department / Functional Area Site EngineeringProjects Keywords Project Director ConstructionRisk AssessmentChief Construction OfficerSite SupervisionContract NegotiationBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipDirector Of Building Operations Get real-time job updates only on our App