Pre-Construction Manager

 Job Description: Experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage preconstruction activities from tender stage through to project award and mobilisation, ensuring projects are technically sound, commercially viable and buildable.

 Key Responsibilities:

o Lead preconstruction planning, construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics strategies. o Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify risks, design gaps and buildability concerns.

o Develop preliminary construction programmes, WBS, phasing strategies and resource plans.

o Coordinate with estimating, commercial, procurement, design, and operations teams during tender preparation.

o Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments.

o Assess subcontractor capabilities, procurement lead times, and construction constraints.

o Support tender presentations, technical submissions, and project handover to operations.

o Represent and present technical methodologies to divisional mangers, operations manager, Chief delivery Officer, and client and other project stakeholder.

o Work independently and well under pressure

 Qualifications & Prerequisites:

o Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building, or related discipline.

o Minimum 8 – 10 years’ experience in the construction industry, including at least 5 years in a management or preconstruction role.

o Candidates with proven project and construction management experience is preferred.

o UAE experience is preferred but not a must.

o Experience working for established UAE Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors, design-and build contractors, or large specialist interior fit-out contractors is advantageous.

o Proven experience delivering complex, high-value projects, including commercial, hospitality, residential, mixed-use and refurbishment developments.

o Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project planning, procurement, commercial management, and UAE authority requirements.

o Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and construction management software.

o Strong leadership, technical coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

o Candidates with experience in both main contracting and specialist interior fit-out, particularly on technically complex, fast-track projects in the UAE is preferred.