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Meraki Group

Develops property and operates schools and contracting firms

Project Manager / Senior Construction Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/27/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • A minimum of 10 to 15 years of total experience is required, preferably with more than 8 years of experience in the United Arab Emirates, in commercial, residential, or mixed-use buildings, preferably mid-rise or high-rise projects, with a reputed contracting or real estate development company.
  • The candidate must have worked as a Construction Manager on at least two residential building projects completed from start to handover.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel is required.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in United Arab Emirates authority requirements is required.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, execute, monitor, and complete construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project timelines, while optimizing resources and coordinating stakeholders.
  • Execute construction work according to approved drawings, specifications, standards, and Inspection and Test Plans; follow proper construction sequences, methods, and standard work procedures.
  • Achieve targets in the approved baseline program through macro-level planning, identify potential challenges or constraints in advance, and plan mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor project progress and productivity regularly; prepare recovery and mitigation programs for delays and strategize corrective actions to prevent or minimize schedule slippages.
  • Manage and optimize deployment of manpower, materials, plant, and machinery; ensure timely procurement of materials with correct specifications and quantities; maintain productivity records and follow up to achieve timely delivery; adjust resources to project requirements.
  • Coordinate with other trades, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to maintain workflow; certify subcontractor and supplier work-completion reports to facilitate timely payments.
  • Assist the Project Manager in identifying, reporting, and resolving bottlenecks affecting productivity.
  • Lead, motivate, train, and control subordinates, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Ensure construction work complies with quality requirements and prevent rework through supervision, checks, and adherence to quality standards; maintain and update quality checklists and related documentation.
  • Enforce safety standards, ensure site housekeeping and regulatory compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across the project team.
  • Control material wastage, reconcile consumed versus estimated quantities, and implement cost-control measures through efficient planning and execution.
  • Propose and implement value-engineering initiatives and introduce innovative methods and efficiency improvements to enhance project performance.
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation for construction activities and update checklists, records, reports, and logs throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Handle structural and finishing works in high-rise towers or large-scale projects; apply construction methodologies, sequencing, and standards; conduct resource planning, scheduling, and productivity analysis.
  • Guide, mentor, and develop junior engineers.
  • Report to the General Manager, Project Director, or Project Head, as applicable.

About the company

Meraki Group is a diversified business group based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with operations in property, education and construction. Its real estate business develops residential property, while its education arm operates international schools in Dubai and Singapore. Contracting teams deliver building work and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for residential, commercial and institutional projects. The group also provides aluminium and glazing services for building exteriors through its facade business. Its steel business combines engineering and production to supply structural steelwork and fabricated equipment for construction and industrial projects.

Company Size

501-1,000

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What believers are saying

  • Educator development: Meraki Education invests in professional development, training and skills growth across its schools.
  • Sales incentives: The Dubai Relationship Manager opening offers a salary plus commission and work with an international client base.
  • Production footprint: Ikigai Steel's Hamriyah Free Zone site spans over 50,950 square metres, designed for high-volume projects.

What critics are saying

  • Relationship Manager eligibility: Candidates need local-developer experience, Dubai residence and English plus Kurdish, Italian, Hindi or Arabic.
  • Sensitive collections: The Dubai school receivables accountant handles overdue fees and difficult family conversations while safeguarding financial confidentiality.
  • Technical coordination load: The Dubai Senior Technical Manager oversees multiple projects, approval deadlines and purchasing coordination alongside team leadership.

What makes Meraki Group unique

  • International enrolment: Meraki Education reports pupils from over 100 countries, spanning ages three to eighteen.
  • Project scale: The contracting arm reports delivering over fifteen million square feet of built-up area across completed projects.
  • Industrial capability: Ikigai Steel fabricates pressure vessels and provides blasting, painting, fireproofing, transport and steel installation services.

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