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Project Manager - Construction

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, oman, saudi with 7 recent postings.

GCC postings
7
Active markets
4
Typical experience
18-20 years
In brief

A Project Manager - Construction in the GCC region requires compliance, leadership, project management, procurement, communication. Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Project Manager - Construction earns in the UAE

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

25th percentile
14,500
Median
22,000
75th percentile
32,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Develop and agree the project execution plan with the project team and ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of the deliverables.
  • 02Ensure that the contract is carried out in a cost
  • 03manage the Cost Versus Allowable process and Commercial interface ensuring that the base contract profit is maintained.
  • 04Ensure that the Project Engineering is managed in an effective manner making sure that the contract deliverables, value engineering and submittal phases are well coordinated and controlled.
  • 05Make sure that all QA/QC documentation is managed and up to date.
  • 06Carry out a weekly HSE meeting and record the general concerns and actions required by the relevant line managers and update all sub
  • 07contract agreements and conditions of employment to satisfy the latest SHEIRMS agreements.
  • 08Carry out weekly Commercial meetings incorporating Change Management Control, Variations, Deviations, Procurement Analysis and Cost Versus Allowable impact.
  • 09Carry out weekly progress meetings with the deliverable teams incorporating the Cost Versus Allowable information with the actual site performance.
  • 10Manage the Human Resource requirements and issue Staff & Labour Scheduling with Un/Loading requirements with performance reports
  • 11Make sure that company disciplinary and performance reward requirements are compiled and reported within the bi/monthly project reports.
  • 12Carry out works as directed by Senior Management & Co
Required qualifications
  • — Scope Management
  • — Compliance with WPMP (Worley Project Management Plan)
  • — Compliance with requirements of the contract.
  • — Effective change control process application.
  • — Achievement of claims mitigation and claims management if appropriate.
  • — Monitors cost aspects of the project within direct control to forecast final costs, identifies trends and takes action to avoid cost overruns.
  • — Promotes implementation of VIP (value improving practices) on the assigned project to achieve overall effectiveness of the use of capital on projects.
  • — Quality Management
Preferred qualifications
  • — Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • — PMP, CCM, or equivalent professional certifications preferred.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

complianceleadershipproject managementprocurementcommunicationhserisk managementsafety

Preferred skills

erpexcelquality controlanalyticalnegotiationbudgeting

Tools & technologies

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Hiring companies we see

  • Worley
  • Rawaj - Human Capital Management
  • Heilbronn Properties
  • Green Umbrella Recruitment
  • Whizz HR

Hired across

  • kuwait
  • oman
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Project Manager - Construction do in the GCC?

    A Project Manager - Construction in the GCC performs core duties related to compliance, leadership, project management, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Project Manager - Construction?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 18-20 years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Project Manager - Construction in the GCC?

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

  • What skills are needed for a Project Manager - Construction role?

    Key skills include compliance, leadership, project management, procurement, communication, hse, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Project Manager - Construction 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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