Job Overview

Leads onsite construction delivery for retail and mixed-use assets, focusing on contractor control, safety, quality and formal handover.

Job Description

Leads onsite construction delivery for retail and mixed-use assets, focusing on contractor control, safety, quality and formal handover. The role contributes to Hill International’s specialist programme, project and construction management consulting operations. Responsibilities and expectations are those stated in the vacancy notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement approved PMC procedures across the project team.
• Review contractor staffing, construction methods, resources, schedules and project execution submissions.
• Monitor site quality, safety and programme performance.
• Lead review of testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and punch-list activities.
• Verify as-built records, warranties, operating manuals and handover documentation.
• Deliver documented induction of PMC staff into the approved project procedures and drawings.
• Review proposed contractor staffing, equipment and labour histograms and alert the client to resource shortages.
• Coordinate review of subcontractors, vendors, material submissions and shop drawings.
• Review construction methods, method statements, quality plans and safety plans against contract requirements.
• Handle design changes and RFIs with the design consultant and contractor in a timely manner.
• Lead final punch-list inspection, review the closeout report and verify as-built drawings, warranties, O&M manuals and handover training.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 15 years of project management experience.
• At least five years working on retail and mixed-use projects of a similar scale.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification is advantageous.

Skills

Construction Management · Contractor Oversight · Testing and Commissioning · Handover

Work Environment & Career Development

The role sits within Hill International’s integrated programme, project or construction management services, where delivery involves technical teams, clients and project stakeholders as applicable. Hill’s official career materials describe training, continuing education, safety learning and professional certification support as part of its development culture, subject to policy and availability.

Benefits & Work Terms

Hill International’s official Why Choose Hill materials describe ongoing professional development, safety and compliance training, support for professional credentials and continuing education, and a competitive total-rewards philosophy with health, welfare, financial, educational and work–life support. These are group-level programmes, not a promise that every country, grade or vacancy receives an identical salary, allowance or benefit. The specific posting and employment offer govern each individual entitlement.

Contract & Schedule

Employment type stated in the vacancy: full-time. Weekly hours and shift patterns are not specified in the published details.

About the Company

Hill International is a global consultancy focused on programme, project and construction management, including technical oversight, project controls, contract, quality and risk services. The linked Company Hub contains the extended employer profile.

FAQ

Where is the job based?

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Where can I apply?

Through the exact Hill International job listing on its official LinkedIn recruitment channel.

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