Site Manager

Job Title: Site Manager Department: Operations / Projects Reports To: Project Manager / Operations Manager Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Purpose

The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing daily site operations, ensuring that all construction and project activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, project requirements, and applicable UAE laws and regulations.

The role involves site inspections at the pre-tender and the post-tender stage, supervising site personnel, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring project progress, managing site resources, and ensuring compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements, and client expectations.

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Site Operations and Project Management

• Conduct site visits at both pre-tender and post-tender stages, as required, to assess the site conditions and accurately record all relevant details. Prepare and submit comprehensive site visit reports to the tendering team to support accurate estimation and commercial evaluation.
• Manage and supervise daily site activities to ensure work is carried out according to approved project plans, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and other relevant departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Identify operational challenges, delays, and potential risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure proper allocation and utilization of manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.

B. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and applicable UAE occupational safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure hazards are identified, reported, and addressed promptly.
• Ensure employees and subcontractors use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate with HSE personnel to implement safety procedures, toolbox talks, and site risk assessments.
• Report accidents, incidents, unsafe practices, and near misses in accordance with company procedures.

C. Workforce and Subcontractor Supervision

• Supervise site engineers, foremen, skilled workers, labourers, and subcontractors.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workforce productivity and attendance.
• Ensure site personnel follow company rules, safety procedures, and project instructions.
• Address operational issues and escalate employee conduct or disciplinary concerns through the appropriate company channels.
• Coordinate manpower requirements with the relevant departments.

D. Quality Control and Technical Compliance

• Ensure all site activities comply with approved technical drawings, specifications, method statements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with the Quality Control (QC) team, consultants, and clients, where applicable.
• Identify defective or non-conforming work and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain proper site records, inspection reports, and relevant project documentation.

E. Materials, Equipment, and Cost Control

• Monitor the consumption and availability of construction materials, tools, equipment, and other site resources.
• Coordinate material requests, deliveries, equipment allocation, and storage.
• Minimize material wastage, unnecessary expenditure, and avoidable project delays.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and report cost-related concerns to management.
• Ensure company property and equipment are used responsibly and maintained appropriately.

F. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, or monthly site progress reports as required.
• Maintain records of manpower, site activities, material deliveries, equipment usage, inspections, and incidents.
• Report project delays, variations, technical issues, and resource requirements to the Project Manager.
• Attend site coordination meetings and provide updates on progress, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Ensure site documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.

G. Client and Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate professionally with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and relevant authorities, as authorized.
• Address routine site-related concerns and escalate contractual, commercial, or technical matters to management.
• Maintain professional relationships and support client satisfaction through effective site execution.

1. Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience whereas 5 years in the same or similar role for site supervision or construction project management, preferably in the UAE.
• Proven experience managing construction site operations, workforce coordination, subcontractors, and project schedules.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of UAE construction practices, site safety requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with HSE procedures, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; familiarity with project planning software (Primavera P6) is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and work effectively under pressure.
• Good command of English. Arabic is an advantage.
• Valid UAE driving licence is required.

1. Key Competencies

• Pre-tender and post-tender site visits
• Site and workforce management
• Project planning and coordination
• Health, safety, and environmental awareness
• Quality assurance and attention to detail
• Cost and resource management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Accountability, integrity, and teamwork
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines

1. Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Expected Outcome

Performance may be evaluated based on the following:

• Achievement of project milestones and completion deadlines.
• Compliance with HSE requirements and implementation of corrective actions.
• Quality of work and reduction of rework or defects.
• Effective utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Accuracy and timeliness of site reports and documentation.
• Compliance with approved budgets and resource plans.
• Effectiveness in coordinating subcontractors and resolving site issues.
• Client satisfaction and adherence to company procedures.

1. General Duties

The Site Manager shall perform other reasonable duties related to site operations and project delivery as assigned by authorized management, consistent with the position's responsibilities and applicable company policies.

Pay: AED3,800.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person