Secret Gardens
Civil Project Manager (Landscaping & Construction)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
07/02/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/03/2026
Job description
The Civil Project Manager will lead landscaping and construction projects, managing a team of construction laborers and coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants. Responsibilities include preliminary site studies, design management with Landscape Architects, project estimates, tender document preparation, and ensuring approvals from relevant authorities such as ADM, TAMM, and ADDC. The role requires knowledge of Service Blocks, swimming pools, and landscape structures approval processes, production of authority documentation, project cashflow, procurement of civil, MEP, plants, swimming pools, and finishes, logistics, deadline management, quality, environmental and H&S compliance, tool and equipment maintenance, and development of excellent customer service and communication. English and Arabic language proficiency is required, and coordination with third-party consultants is essential.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary studies of sites to inform project planning
- Coordinate design management with Landscape Architect to ensure design intent
- Prepare project estimates and tender documents for client approval
- Self-manage projects using initiative and experience to provide luxury finishes
- Apply for approvals and work inspections from ADM, TAMM, ADDC and other relevant authorities
- Produce authority documentation, compile and submit for approval
- Manage project cashflow, purchases, and logistics
- Ensure deadlines are met in accordance with customers’ requirements
- Prepare management plans and code of conduct for staff
- Supervise construction labor teams for completion of swimming pools, pergolas, masonry, irrigation, and planting
- Manage projects according to Quality, Environmental, and H&S procedures
- Maintain and repair tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Develop and maintain excellent customer service and communication
- Coordinate with third-party consultants and ensure timely requests and submissions
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Experience & skills
- 5+ years of experience in Dubai as a site engineer, project manager, or landscape manager in landscaping or construction
- Civil Engineering degree
- Experience in procurement of civil, MEP, plants, swimming pools, and finishes in Dubai, with knowledge of market prices
- Experience in managing and developing teams in large projects
- Proficient in Outlook, Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Project
- Fluent in English and Arabic