Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Construction Project Manager – High-Rise Projects

Skills

Behavioural/Leadership & Team Management Behavioural/Decision-Making Under Pressure Behavioural/Communication & Reporting Skills Behavioural/Problem-Solving Orientation Behavioural/Attention to Detail Technical/High-Rise Construction Expertise Technical/Structural & MEP Coordination Technical/Stakeholder Management Technical/Project Planning & Scheduling Technical/Technical Drawings & BOQ Review Technical/Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC) Technical/Cost Control & Budget Monitoring Technical/HSE Compliance

Job Description

We are hiring on behalf of a leading real estate development client in Basra, Iraq, for an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the execution of a large-scale high-rise tower project. This leadership role is responsible for delivering the project on time, within scope and budget, and ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. Role Overview: The Construction Project Manager will lead the full project lifecycle, from construction planning to site delivery, ensuring coordination across all consultants, contractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate must have proven experience delivering high-rise tower projects (30+ floors) and a strong background in structural, MEP, and façade coordination. Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day construction operations, ensuring compliance with project schedule, cost, and quality standards

Supervise and coordinate with site engineers, main contractors, subcontractors, and consultants

Monitor project timelines, prepare progress reports, and lead site coordination meetings

Review and validate technical drawings, execution methodologies, and material submittals

Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety codes, and environmental requirements

Manage change orders, variation claims, and ensure cost control throughout the project

Act as the main point of contact between client, consultants, and contractors

Implement project management best practices and lead risk mitigation strategies

Conduct regular site inspections and quality control reviews

Report project status and critical issues to senior management and stakeholders

Job Requirement

Candidate Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

10+ years of experience in construction management, with demonstrated success in delivering high-rise tower projects (30+ floors)

Strong command of construction processes, structural systems, MEP, finishing, and façade installations

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills

Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage

Prior work experience in the GCC or Iraq is preferred

Willingness to be based full-time on-site in Basra, Iraq

Please note: This opportunity is being managed on behalf of our client. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the specified criteria will be contacted.

Desired Candidate Profile

Candidate Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in construction management, with demonstrated success in delivering high-rise tower projects (30+ floors)
Strong command of construction processes, structural systems, MEP, finishing, and fa ade installations
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
Prior work experience in the GCC or Iraq is preferred
Willingness to be based full-time on-site in Basra, Iraq

Please note: This opportunity is being managed on behalf of our client. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the specified criteria will be contacted.

Construction Project Manager High-Rise Projects Client of Axis 8

Construction Project Manager High-Rise Projects
Client of Axis 8