About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Are you the hands-on kind who genuinely enjoys seeing plans come to life, brick by brick? We’re searching for a dedicated Site Foreman (Civil/Construction) to lead the charge on a residential villas project right here in Abu Dhabi. This is a chance to be at the beating heart of a dynamic project, ensuring that every corner of every villa is crafted to perfection. If you take pride in guiding teams, tackling daily onsite challenges, and spotting the details others might miss, this could be the role where your experience really shines.
About the Company
Our team is built on collaboration and trust — we believe that open communication is just as important as technical expertise. While we've completed numerous projects across the UAE, each new site comes with its own story and energy, and we treat it that way. You’ll join a company that values initiative, encourages questions (no matter how small), and doesn't mind when team members swap construction anecdotes over strong Arabic coffee. Our leadership is present and approachable; after all, it’s not unusual for the project manager to walk the site and pitch in during crunch time.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervising and coordinating all site activities for residential villa construction, day in and day out
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and ensuring every detail is executed true to plan
- Organizing daily briefings with teams to align on the day’s work
- Managing, motivating, and guiding skilled labor and subcontractors through each project phase
- Ensuring materials arrive on time and are used efficiently — resourcefulness is key
- Keeping site safety front and center, making sure everyone goes home safe
- Documenting progress, flagging any issues promptly, and reporting to the site engineer or project manager
- Helping resolve on-the-spot problems while keeping projects on the set schedule
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves
- Previous experience as a Site Foreman (or similar role) on civil or residential projects
- Strong familiarity with construction drawings, techniques, and materials
- Proven ability to manage labor teams and subcontractors
- Solid understanding of health and safety standards in construction
- Good communication skills — both for giving instructions and reporting updates
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt as things change (because they always do!)
Nice-to-Haves
- Diploma or certification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields
- Experience on luxury or high-end villa projects
- Basic proficiency with site management software or reporting tools
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience
- Dynamic, on-site role with daily variety — no two days are the same
- Supportive management that values your input and expertise
- Opportunities to grow your career as we take on larger and more complex projects
- A close-knit team where your hard work and leadership are recognized
- Regular team lunches and site celebrations — because milestones matter
You’ll feel the difference here: your decisions have impact, your voice gets heard, and you get to help bring dream homes to life, one villa at a time. If you’re looking for a site you’ll be proud to walk through in years to come, let’s talk!
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk me through a recent project where you supervised the construction of residential villas? What were your main challenges and how did you overcome them?
- When reviewing construction drawings and specifications, what steps do you take to ensure every detail is executed as planned on site?
- How do you organize and lead daily briefings to align your team and subcontractors with shifting project priorities?
- Describe an instance where you had to quickly resolve an unexpected onsite issue to keep the project on schedule. What was your approach and the outcome?
- What strategies do you use to ensure materials are both delivered on time and utilized efficiently, especially when dealing with multiple project phases?
- How do you maintain a strong focus on health and safety standards while also driving productivity among your team?
- Tell us about a time you had to motivate a team that was under pressure or dealing with a difficult deadline. What did you do to keep morale and output high?
- Give an example of how you successfully communicated a complex site issue or change to both your team and upper management.
- How comfortable are you with using site management software or digital reporting tools? Are there any systems you prefer, or are interested in learning?
- In your previous roles, how have you balanced the hands-on demands of supervising with the need for detailed progress documentation and reporting?
- Our company culture values open communication and collaboration. Can you share how you contribute to a positive, team-focused work environment?
- What do you enjoy about working shoulder-to-shoulder with both management and labor teams on site, especially during crunch times?
- How do you handle feedback from your team or leadership when something on site doesn’t go as planned?
- What excites you about joining a company that treats each project as unique and celebrates team milestones?