Pre-Construction Manager

 Job Description: Experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage preconstruction activities from tender stage through to project award and mobilisation, ensuring projects are technically sound, commercially viable and buildable.  Key Responsibilities: o Lead preconstruction planning, construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics strategies. o Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify risks, design gaps and buildability concerns. o Develop preliminary construction programmes, WBS, phasing strategies and resource plans. o Coordinate with estimating, commercial, procurement, design, and operations teams during tender preparation. o Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments. o Assess subcontractor capabilities, procurement lead times, and construction constraints. o Support tender presentations, technical submissions, and project handover to operations. o Represent and present technical methodologies to divisional mangers, operations manager, Chief delivery Officer, and client and other project stakeholder. o Work independently and well under pressure  Qualifications & Prerequisites: o Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building, or related discipline. o Minimum 8 – 10 years’ experience in the construction industry, including at least 5 years in a management or preconstruction role. o Candidates with proven project and construction management experience is preferred. o UAE experience is preferred but not a must. o Experience working for established UAE Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors, design-and build contractors, or large specialist interior fit-out contractors is advantageous. o Proven experience delivering complex, high-value projects, including commercial, hospitality, residential, mixed-use and refurbishment developments. o Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project planning, procurement, commercial management, and UAE authority requirements. o Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and construction management software. o Strong leadership, technical coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills. o Candidates with experience in both main contracting and specialist interior fit-out, particularly on technically complex, fast-track projects in the UAE is preferred. Show more Show less