About this role
Ports Cluster, seeks an experienced Senior Manager – Construction to provide strategic oversight and day‑to‑day leadership for the Fujairah port expansion programme. The role demands rigorous safety and quality standards, strict compliance with local regulations, and disciplined budget and schedule control across all marine and landside construction activities.
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
Language Skills:
- Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in a similar role
Nature of Experience:
- 10 years of experience in delivering construction projects.
- 5 years in a senior construction management position.
- Lead construction activities within a contracting organisation
- Worked on large port, marine or maritime infrastructure projects of similar nature (quay walls, breakwaters, dredging and reclamation, terminal yards).
- Experience in project management including the ability to plan, execute and oversee projects from concept to implementation.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to align construction initiatives with the organization’s long term goals and vision.
- Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives that result in business growth.
SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS
Key Internal Contacts:
Purpose of Interaction:
- Ports Cluster & Terminal Operations
- ETS Governance
- Project Owners
- Provide advice regarding Fujairah expansion construction works.
- Enforce compliance.
- Resolve issues and build plans.
Key External Contacts:
Purpose of Interaction:
- Consultant & contractor
- Government & Port Authorities (Fujairah)
- Manage Fujairah expansion construction contracts.
- Enforce compliance.
- Resolve issues and build plans.
Leadership Competencies required for the role
Competencies :
- Customer Focus.
- Mental Agility.
- Drive Performance.
- Adaptability.
- Courage.
- Inspire.