Construction Manager

IntroductionUnited Arab Emirates - Dubai (South African citizens)Exciting opportunity available for experienced and qualified Construction Managers in the Construction and Engineering Industry. You will lead the MEP installation works for the assigned project area, driving daily productivity, quality and safety so that all scope is delivered on programme, within budget and in full compliance with contract specifications, QA/QC standards and ALEC business guidelines.Duties & ResponsibilitiesFocus Areas·               HSE & Quality Assurance·               Site Execution & Productivity·               People & Sub-contractor Management·               Procurement & Logistics·               Commercial & Programme ControlResponsibilities:·             Issue daily installation plans, efficiency targets and progress feedback to the delivery team.·            Ensure current Method Statements, Risk Assessments and DSTI schedules are briefed, implemented and recorded on the approved platform.·           Verify that all contract drawings, specifications and material schedules issued to site are up-to-date and approved; immediately relay scope changes to Project Engineers and Commercial.·           Maintain the procurement / long-lead register with Project Engineers, tracking delivery dates and resolving any supply constraints that threaten programme.·            Keep accurate site records of constraints, materials, tooling, labour and external dependencies; audit stocks and minimise idle resources.·           Interface with subcontractors and vendors to secure timely deliveries, access and specialist support.·            Drive labour productivity and safe working practices; administer the labour evaluation process and recognise high performers.Promote and enforce a zero-defect, zero-LTI, zero-near-miss mindset across all crews.·            Support testing, commissioning, spares and warranty requirements in collaboration with Project Engineers.·            Provide weekly and ad-hoc reports to the Project Manager covering progress, efficiencies, risks and recovery actions.·             Undertake any additional duties reasonably aligned with the role and business needs.Desired Experience & QualificationMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSQualifications & Experience:Essential:·               Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or NVQ equivalent).·               7+ years’ MEP construction experience, including 2–3 years in a senior role within the UAE.·               Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).·               Excellent written and verbal communication skills.·               Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).·               Excellent written and verbal communication skills.·               Proven leadership of multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.·               Excellent problem-solving, communication and pressure-handling abilities.Desirable·               PMP or similar project-management certification; Lean / Agile exposure.·               Experience in sustainable-building practices.·               BIM-enabled site-management skills.