Head - Construction

Position Summary

The Head of Construction will lead end-to-end construction strategy and execution for large-scale commercial, hospitality, and luxury high-rise developments. The role requires a senior Civil Engineer with 2530 years of experience, including 10–12 years in the Middle East or Europe, and proven leadership in delivering high-value projects with strong quality, safety, cost, and timeline discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall construction planning, execution, and delivery across assigned projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, contractor performance, and risk controls.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, PMC teams, contractors, and statutory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with design intent, quality standards, safety norms, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive construction delivery for commercial properties, hotels, and luxury high-rise buildings.
• Review construction methodologies, materials, productivity, and site performance.
• Resolve critical technical and commercial issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on progress, risk, and mitigation actions.
• Build and mentor high-performing project and site teams.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• 25–30 years of total experience in construction leadership.
• 10–12 years of relevant exposure in the Middle East or Europe.
• Strong background in commercial, hotel, and/or luxury high-rise construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver complex projects.
• Strong command over planning, execution, contracts, and site governance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Core Competencies

• Construction leadership.
• Project execution and delivery.
• Contract and commercial management.
• Stakeholder management.
• Quality and safety oversight.
• Problem-solving and escalation handling.
• Large project and team management.

Preferred Experience

• Developer-side or client-side project leadership.
• Hands-on exposure to premium commercial and hospitality assets.
• Experience in international construction environments.
• Strong familiarity with modern construction methods and delivery benchmarks.