Project Manager Building Construction

Who We Are

Founded in 1978 Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction heavy machinery Oil & Gas real estate development and hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager Building Construction to lead the end-to-end delivery of mega-scale high-rise building projects in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing 50 storey high-rise buildings and complex deep-basement structures from mobilisation through testing commissioning and final handover.

The role requires strong leadership technical commercial planning stakeholder-management and project-delivery capabilities within the UAE construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete lifecycle of high-rise building construction projects from mobilisation through final handover.

• Oversee complex construction activities including deep excavation dewatering shoring secant/diaphragm walls raft foundations and high-rise superstructure works.

• Manage project cost programme quality HSE resources productivity and overall delivery performance.

• Coordinate closely with the Client Consultant subcontractors suppliers and relevant UAE authorities.

• Manage project budgets cash flow variations value engineering and FIDIC-based contractual requirements in coordination with the Commercial team.

• Lead authority approval processes inspections NOCs and requirements for project completion and handover.

• Develop and implement effective site logistics strategies including tower cranes material hoists vertical transportation and concrete pumping systems.

• Monitor the critical path and proactively address construction procurement technical logistical and schedule-related risks.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Construction Managers MEP QA/QC HSE Planning and Commercial teams.

• Ensure strict compliance with UAE construction regulations HSE standards quality requirements and project specifications.

• Utilise Primavera P6/MS Project for planning scheduling monitoring and progress control.

• Coordinate BIM activities for clash detection sequencing coordination and progress monitoring.

• Provide regular project performance updates to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Drive timely completion of the project while maintaining high standards of quality safety and commercial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or Construction Management.

• 1015 years of post-graduate experience in building construction.

• Mandatory proven experience managing 50 storey high-rise projects in the UAE.

• Strong experience with 4 level deep-basement construction excavation shoring dewatering and complex urban projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of high-rise construction methodologies including post-tensioned slabs high-strength concrete jump-form/slip-form systems and façade/curtain wall installation.

• Strong understanding of UAE building regulations authority approvals HSE requirements and applicable local standards.

• Proven experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams and major project budgets.

• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.

• Practical knowledge of BIM including 4D/5D BIM applications.

• PMP certification is expected.

• CEng MCIOB or MRICS certification will be an advantage.

• Excellent leadership communication negotiation stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills.

• Strong experience working with major developers consultants subcontractors and authorities in the UAE.