Project Manager, UAE

Company Description

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 a massive workforce worldwide.

The Project Manager is critical to the successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring that all aspects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual and quality requirements. By leading multidisciplinary teams and acting as the key point of contact for all stakeholders, the role drives project performance, manages risks, and ensures seamless coordination from planning through to completion.

This position directly impacts project success, client satisfaction, and overall business performance.

• Lead the planning, execution, budgeting, invoicing, and successful completion of building projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate all project resources, including HSE, construction, engineering, planning, commercial, and QA/QC teams.
• Ensure full compliance with contract conditions, specifications, standards, and internal management systems.
• Oversee contract administration and manage subcontracts in coordination with the commercial team.
• Control project budgets, cost reporting, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Review and manage project schedules, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure timely procurement and mobilization of subcontractors, materials, and equipment.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier performance and coordinate all project interfaces.
• Oversee technical coordination to ensure constructability, buildability, and efficient sequencing.
• Manage variations, claims, and change processes in coordination with the commercial team.
• Lead coordination and progress meetings and provide accurate reporting to senior management.
• Ensure timely preparation of as-built documentation and successful project handover and close-out.
• Promote value engineering and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Take full accountability for health, safety, and environmental performance and promote a strong safety culture on site.

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in construction projects, including at least 7 years as a Project Manager.
• Proven track record as a Project Manager on large-scale building projects, preferably within the Middle East.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Science.
• A Master’s Degree in Construction Management is an added advantage.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary teams in a challenging environment.
• Excellent understanding of building construction, project controls, and contract management.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound decision-making ability.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to anticipate issues, manage risks, and implement timely solutions.
• Highly organised, resilient, and performance-driven.
• Ability to coach, manage, motivate, and lead team members to support their growth and development.

• 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.