Job Title: Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Construction & Facility Management
???? Location: Dubai / Sharjah, United Arab Emirates???? Employment Type: Full-Time???? Monthly Salary: AED 7,000 – AED 9,000???? Experience Required: 5–8 Years (Minimum 4 Years in UAE Construction, Contracting, or FM Sector)
About the Role We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly networked Public Relations Officer (PRO) to lead our government relations and operational documentation functions across our Construction and Facility Management divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing all government transactions, obtaining site/municipality permits, managing workforce quota processing, ensuring company legal compliance, and establishing smooth communication channels with UAE government entities.
Key Responsibilities
???? Visa & Workforce Legalization Processing • Oversee end-to-end visa application processes including quota approvals, offer letters, labor contracts, entry permits, status changes, medical fitness tests, biometrics, and residence stamping • Process high-volume labor quotas, work permits, and renewals for site engineers, FM technicians, and blue-collar workforces • Manage employee visa cancellations, absconding reports, transfer of sponsorships, and fine waivers/appeals • Maintain zero-penalty compliance by auditing employee status tracking, grace periods, and renewal deadlines
????️ Government & Municipal Authority Approvals • Liaise with government authorities including MOHRE, GDRFA, DED, DHA, ICP, RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, and Sharjah Municipality • Submit and secure required commercial licenses, civil defense approvals, site work permits, and utility clearances for ongoing projects • Handle trade license renewals, establishment card updates, chamber of commerce memberships, and corporate registration certificates • Represent the company during official inspections at site offices, labor camps, and corporate headquarters
???? Operational Compliance & Document Control • Maintain clean digital and physical repositories of corporate licenses, government certificates, vehicle registrations, and legal deeds • Track changes in UAE Labor Laws, immigration policies, fee structures, and government portal workflows to advise management promptly • Prepare official Arabic/English correspondence, NOCs, power of attorney documents, and authorization letters for executive sign-off • Coordinate with the HR and Finance departments to reconcile portal deposit balances, payment receipts, and government transaction expenses
???? Legal & Administrative Support • Resolve complex labor disputes, visa blocks, status hold-ups, and immigration issues efficiently • Provide ground support for site labor mobilization, camp clearance approvals, and emergency government escalations • Coordinate airport clearance and repatriation procedures for departing or cancelled personnel • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key officials across government departments and typing centers
Must-Have Qualifications ✅ High School Diploma, Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree ✅ 5–8 years of hands-on PRO experience in the UAE ✅ Minimum 4 years of dedicated experience within UAE Construction, Contracting, Interior Fit-Out, or Facility Management companies ✅ Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English (ability to draft official Arabic correspondence is required) ✅ Operational expertise across government portals: GDRFA (Amer), ICP, MOHRE (Tasheel/Tawjeeh), DED, DHA, RTA, and Municipalities ✅ Deep understanding of UAE Labor Law, immigration regulations, municipality codes, and work permit guidelines ✅ Valid UAE Driving License with a clean driving record and personal vehicle ✅ High-level negotiation, problem-solving, and crisis management capabilities
Preferred Qualifications ⭐ Established network of contacts across MOHRE, GDRFA, and Municipal authorities ⭐ Proven track record handling high-volume manpower quotas (500+ site/FM personnel) ⭐ Experience obtaining site work permits, safety clearances, and civil defense approvals ⭐ Immediate availability (Notice period: Immediate to maximum 1–2 weeks)
What We Offer ✨ Monthly Salary: AED 7,000 – AED 9,000 (Based on experience) ✨ Company Fuel / Transport Allowance ✨ Employment Visa, Medical Insurance & Annual Air Ticket ✨ End of Service Gratuity as per UAE Labor Law ✨ Long-term career stability and growth in a rapidly expanding business
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???? Subject Line: Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Construction & FM(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)