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

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management.

• 10–15 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.