Site Superintendent – Civil

Location: Western Region, Al Dhafra Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Construction / Main Contractor
Experience: 10+ Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Site Superintendent – Civil to oversee and coordinate civil construction activities across our projects in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily civil construction activities at the project site.

• Manage site teams, subcontractors, foremen, and skilled/unskilled workers.

• Ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.

• Monitor site progress and coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, QA/QC, HSE, and other project teams.

• Coordinate the sequencing and execution of civil works to meet project schedules and milestones.

• Review drawings and identify technical or construction-related issues and coordinate their resolution.

• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and resources required for site activities.

• Ensure proper coordination between civil works and MEP/other disciplines where applicable.

• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved quality and HSE standards.

• Conduct regular site inspections and follow up on outstanding works and corrective actions.

• Assist in resolving site constraints, technical issues, and construction conflicts.

• Prepare and provide regular updates on site progress, manpower, and construction activities.

• Ensure housekeeping and safe working practices are maintained across the site.

• Coordinate inspections, testing, approvals, and handover activities as required.

  
  

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in civil construction projects.

• UAE experience is mandatory, preferably within Abu Dhabi.

• Experience working with a main contractor / construction contractor is highly preferred.

• Strong experience in supervising large-scale construction projects.

• Experience with hotel, residential, apartment, commercial, or mixed-use projects is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, drawings, specifications, and site execution.

• Proven experience managing subcontractors and site teams.

• Good understanding of construction quality and HSE requirements.

• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction site environment.

• Engineering/technical qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with 10+ years of construction experience and strong UAE/Abu Dhabi site supervision experience, particularly within main contracting companies and large-scale building projects, are encouraged to apply.