
Stantec
Construction Manager, Building Projects
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
02/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/11/2026
Job description
SOE and DMT registration is mandatory for this Construction Manager position with Stantec in Abu Dhabi, since every building project has to meet Abu Dhabi authority requirements. Day-to-day construction activities and site operations sit under your management. Contractors, subcontractors, consultants and project teams all need coordinating to keep work moving. Progress, programme, resources and construction sequencing are monitored closely. Work must follow approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements, checked through regular site inspections. Design changes, variations and additional works get coordinated with the right stakeholders. Technical and site coordination issues come to you for resolution. Towards completion, snagging, testing, commissioning and handover need careful support. Candidates bring a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and 15 to 20 years of building construction experience, including time as a Construction Manager, with Primavera P6 knowledge an advantage.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day construction activities and site operations
- Lead contractors, subcontractors, consultants and project teams
- Monitor project progress, programme, resources and construction sequencing
- Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements
- Resolve technical, construction and site coordination issues
- Coordinate design changes, variations and additional works with stakeholders
- Conduct site inspections to monitor quality and workmanship
- Support project completion, snagging, testing, commissioning and handover
- Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority requirements and project procedures
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Bring 15 to 20 years of relevant building construction experience
- Demonstrate proven experience as a Construction Manager on building projects
- Possess mandatory SOE and DMT registration
- Apply strong construction management, contractor coordination, programme and quality control skills
- Understand building construction methods, drawings, specifications and UAE construction practices
- Lead and communicate effectively across project teams
- Offer Primavera P6 knowledge (advantage)