Site Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Full time

On-site

Job description

Key accountabilities

· You will be managing a section of works, working with a team of tradesmen to make sure a project is completed effectively, safely and on time.

· Organize and manage diverse subcontractor work force larger than five (5) people

· You will oversee the day-to-day running operations of a building construction project. You might be responsible for the whole site or leading a sub-team responsible for one area of the project. Depending on the project and your role within it, you may be required to start work before the project begins by recruiting a team of tradesmen, architects, engineers, surveyors, health and safety officers and other workers (such as admin staff).

· Before any work starts you may also need to supervise and organise the building of temporary offices and facilities (such as toilets and catering) for the construction site.

· When work begins you'll be responsible for the safety of your team, and you will also monitor the progress of the project to make sure it will meet the deadline – and if that's not going to be possible – solutions around that.

· Manage the day-to-day implementation of Occupational Health and Safety System and liaise with the Occupational H&S Officer.

· Oversee all HS&E checks, reports and incidents

Employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Employees must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their health and safety legal requirements.

Skills & experience

You should have at least 3 years experiences in the UAE Construction sector. ·
Fully conversant with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and previous experience of successful implementation on a major project.
In addition to general knowledge of common building and service trade, has greater in-depth knowledge and expertise in some specific areas e.g. joinery, cable wall systems, security
Experience working with a team and consultants
Strong track record of similar nature and scope of work

Personal Attributes

· Preference for action– Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead. Strong work ethic and committed to personal and divisional success. A self-starter with the personal drive and motivation to proactively identify issues, progress activities and deliver business focused solutions. Need for good, challenging intellect.

· Communication skills – Good interpersonal and communication skill with the ability to give clear and precise instruction to third parties. Good written and verbal communication to produce clear analysis and reports at all levels is vital to this role.

· Customer and Service Orientation – A ‘hands-on, can-do’ attitude is essential, plus the jobholder needs to be focused on delivering quality services/solutions. Understand and champion the ISG vision and values.

· Planning and Organisation – Strong planning and organisation skills required to ensure all tasks and objectives are self-managed and delivered on a timely basis.

· Professional knowledge and Analytical thinking – Strong, rationale thinking with a challenging, questioning mind that can view issues as a whole as well as drill down into the final detail. Excellent process and project management knowledge.

· Team Orientation – Ability to work as a team member to deliver objectives on time against tight time pressures.

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