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Construction Director

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi, uae with 4 recent postings.

GCC postings
4
Active markets
2
Typical experience
20+ years
In brief

A Construction Director in the GCC region requires compliance, project management, safety, iso, hse. Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Construction Director earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Construction Director. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
19,000
Median
28,500
75th percentile
41,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
  • 02Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
  • 03Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
  • 04Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
  • 05Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
  • 06Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
  • 07Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
  • 08Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

complianceproject managementsafetyisohseexcelwordcommunication

Preferred skills

englishseomicrosoft officequality controlActive ListeningSpeakingCoordinationOperations MonitoringOperation and Control

Tools & technologies

microsoft officeexcelAutodesk RevitMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Hiring companies we see

  • Hill International (Middle East) Limited
  • Egis

Hired across

  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Construction Director do in the GCC?

    A Construction Director in the GCC performs core duties related to compliance, project management, safety, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Construction Director?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 20+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Construction Director in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across saudi, uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Construction Director role?

    Key skills include compliance, project management, safety, iso, hse, excel, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Construction Director in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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