Construction Manager – Civil (Substations)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all civil construction activities related to substation projects.
• Plan, organize, and monitor project execution in accordance with approved schedules and project requirements.
• Supervise site engineers, supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project standards.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and HSE teams to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
• Review construction methodologies and resolve technical and site-related issues.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and utility authorities on construction and project execution matters.
• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements, safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Review and verify work completed for progress reporting and project documentation.
• Support project closeout activities, testing, commissioning readiness, and handover requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. MOHESR Equivalency mandatory.
• Minimum 10–15 years of civil construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial role overseeing infrastructure or utility projects.
• Experience in electrical substation projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of foundations, cable trenches, retaining structures, control buildings, roadworks, drainage systems, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage site execution teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource planning, and construction management principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• UAE experience in utility or substation projects.
• Experience working with TAQA, ADDC, TRANSCO, AADC, DEWA, or similar utility authorities.
• Familiarity with EPC project execution environments.

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED24,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period?
• What is your current & expected salary?
• What is your visa status?

Work Location: In person