Project Manager / Project Coordinator – Civil Engineer

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Project Execution & Management 1. Lead site execution from inception to completion, ensuring all work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and timelines. Monitor daily site activities, work progress, quality, safety, and productivity of labor and subcontractors. Review drawings, proactively identify site issues, coordinate with consultants, and provide practical solutions during execution. Ensure strict compliance with approved drawings, authority regulations, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements, and company standards. Planning & Resource Allocation Prepare and monitor project schedules, manpower plans, material requirements, subcontractor work scopes, and site progress reports. Arrange and manage materials, tools, equipment, manpower, and subcontractors required for smooth site operations. Control project costs by efficiently managing labor, materials, subcontractors, and minimizing wastage. Stakeholder & Authority Coordination Serve as the primary liaison ensuring proper coordination between the client, consultant, subcontractors, suppliers, and the internal project team. Coordinate with UAE authorities including Dubai Municipality (DM), DEWA, Civil Defense, and consultants for necessary inspections and approvals. Manage client relations by attending meetings, understanding requirements, managing expectations, and resolving site-related issues. Team Leadership & Reporting Hire, guide, and manage site engineers, supervisors, foremen, and skilled labor. Prepare and submit daily/weekly progress reports, material requests, inspection requests, and other essential project documentation. Desired Candidate Profile Education: Formally trained Civil Engineer. Certifications: Must hold a valid Dubai Municipality (DM) approval license. Logistics: A valid UAE driving license and owning a car is preferred. Experience & Domain Knowledge Regional Experience: Strong, proven construction experience within the UAE. Project Portfolio: Hands-on experience managing residential villas, office fit-out works, landscaping, swimming pools, and related civil works. Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of UAE construction procedures, authority inspection processes, and online approval systems. Network: Possesses a strong existing network of contacts with subcontractors, suppliers, skilled labor teams, and material vendors in the UAE market. Skills & Competencies Leadership: Proven ability to manage, mentor, and direct various tiers of site personnel and labor. Communication: Strong client-handling, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Work Style: Proactive, hands-on, highly organized, and capable of taking full ownership of site execution. Availability: Candidates who are immediately available will be given an advantage. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry ConstructionCivil Engineering Department / Functional Area Site EngineeringProjects Keywords Civil EngineeringSite SupervisionTeam LeadershipConstruction Manager CivilConstruction Project Lead Get real-time job updates only on our App