Six Construct Construction Manager, UAE Middle East​/About

Six Construct
, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi‑services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine‑related projects.

The company currently has an amassive workforce worldwide.

Why This Role Matters

The Construction Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of building works by overseeing all on‑site construction activities. By driving safe, high‑quality, and efficient execution, the role ensures that projects are completed in line with schedule, cost, and contractual requirements. Through strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams and effective leadership of site resources, this position directly impacts project performance, client satisfaction, and the overall success of the project.

What You’ll Drive

• Lead and manage all on‑site construction activities related to building works, including civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate construction resources, including site teams, subcontractors, plant, equipment, and materials.
• Translate project schedules into execution plans and monitor progress, productivity, and performance.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Contribute to technical deliverables such as method statements, planning, and execution strategies.
• Set clear direction and expectations for construction teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure all works comply with contract specifications, approved drawings, standards, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, QA/QC, HSE, and commercial teams.
• Resolve technical and execution issues and manage site coordination challenges.
• Support subcontractor selection and oversee their performance and compliance.
• Monitor quantities, productivity, and resource utilization to support cost control.
• Maintain communication with the client and participate in key project and site meetings.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities.
• Provide accurate reporting on progress, risks, and constraints to the Project Manager.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations and life‑saving rules.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Possess relevant professional certifications (an advantage).
• Have a minimum of 12–15 years of construction experience, including at least 5 years in a Construction Manager role within building projects.
• Demonstrate proven experience managing major building construction projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Show proven capability in managing complex building construction works, with a focus on improving workflows, sequencing, and productivity.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively implement effective solutions while maintaining high quality and minimizing rework.
• Remain decisive and resilient in fast‑paced and demanding construction environments.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver results with a strong focus on safety, quality, and project timelines.
• Coach and mentor team members to support continuous development and performance improvement.

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra‑legal pension, medical care insurance, work‑life balance program (such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check‑up program, …)
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon.
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions).
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment.
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.