Construction Manager – High-Rise & Towers; Civil

The Construction Manager is directly responsible for leading and executing all superstructure civil and structural works on-site—starting from the ground floor slab/substructure handover through to self-climbing core walls, post-tensioned slabs, vertical concrete pumping, structural topping out, external masonry, and civil builder's works.

Key Responsibilities

1. Core & Shell Superstructure Execution

• Take over site custody at ground slab level to commence superstructure vertical framing.
• Direct hydraulic self-climbing / jump-form core wall systems, slip-forms, post-tensioned (PT) slab systems, heavy rebar placement, and high-strength concrete casting.
• Drive floor-to-floor structural cycle times (targeting optimized 4–6 day cycles) by coordinating formwork stripping schedules, rebar coupler assembly, and PT tendon stressing.
• Manage high-rise concrete pumping logistics: high-pressure stationary pumps, static slicklines, self-climbing concrete placing booms, mix design compliance, and pour rate management.

2. Vertical Site Logistics & Equipment Operations

• Manage vertical site logistics: climbing tower crane operations, high-speed passenger/material hoists, cantilevered loading platforms, and perimeter climbing safety screen systems.
• Plan and control material staging yards, rebar fabrication yards, formwork maintenance, and vertical steel/concrete lifting sequences.
• Coordinate vertical distribution of structural concrete, reinforcement steel, formwork tables, and masonry materials across active floors.

3. Architectural Civil & Builder's Works

• Oversee structural release dates to facilitate early facade bracket anchor embeds and masonry blockwork.
• Manage internal civil/builder's works: high-rise blockwork, internal brickwork, concrete housekeeping pads/bases, floor screeding, and wet area waterproofing.
• Coordinate civil openings, blockout sleeves, wall chasers, and cast-in embeds (BWIC) prior to concrete pours.
• Ensure lift shaft civil compliance (vertical plumbness, divider beams, pit waterproofing, and hoistway tolerances) prior to elevator handovers.

4. Technical Coordination, Quality & HSE

• Enforce strict adherence to approved Civil/Structural Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and structural specifications.
• Manage structural QA/QC processes, ensuring prompt clearance of Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with the Supervision Consultant.
• Review structural working drawings and Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) to resolve rebar congestion, cold joint locations, and constructability issues before casting.
• Champion high-rise site civil safety: edge protection, drop prevention platforms, heavy lifting protocols, and tower crane operations safety.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Structural Floor Cycle: Maintaining the target floor-to-floor cycle speed (e.g., 4–6 days per floor).
• Structural Quality: Zero major structural non-conformances (NCRs) and first-time pass rates on structural WIRs.
• Concrete & Rebar Yield: Minimizing rebar scrap percentage and concrete wastage against BOQ allowances.
• Safety Record: Zero lost-time injuries (LTI) on structural, heavy lifting, and formwork operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Total
  
  Experience:
  
  15 to 20+ years of civil engineering and construction site experience in UAE.
• Minimum 10 to 12+ years specifically as a Construction Manager with a Main Contractor executing high-rise superstructure frames (G+30 to G+60+ storeys).
• Technical Mastery: Deep technical command of self-climbing jump-form systems, post-tensioned concrete, high-pressure vertical concrete pumping, climbing tower crane logistics, and high-rise civil builder's works.
• Software & Tools: AutoCAD, Primavera P6 (working knowledge for look-ahead schedules), MS Project, and Document Management platforms (e.g., Aconex, Procore).