Construction Manager

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work with the various consultants and contractors to manage and direct overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.

• Determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule. Monitors the services of subcontractors and major construction equipment required by the project will be available at the appropriate time to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.

• Manage and reviews assignments for Construction Superintendents for various work areas of construction operations, monitoring progress and recommending corrective action as necessary.

• Manage the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals. Keeps alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.

• Provide leadership to confirm sound construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost.

• Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients.

• Serve as the primary contact with client representatives, and subcontractors, and government representatives for construction-related activities. Maintains strong client and community relations.

• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.

• Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents required from the construction contractor.

• Coordinate RFI responses, monitors change orders, and makes recommendations to client for construction progress payments.

• Manage routine construction meetings and monitors subordinate workloads to maximize performance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering from a reputable institution

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction of buildings , greenhouses, ancillary buildings and infrastructure projects

• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related projects.

• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project.

• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards

• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications

• Must have work experience in UAE preferably in Abu Dubai/Al Ain

• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity,

• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, Arabic will be a plus

• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and Abu Dhabi regulations are also required.

• Knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project