Civil Foreman

The Civil Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating construction activities on-site to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. The role involves managing site workers, monitoring progress, and liaising with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.

Established more than 37 years ago, the United Al Saqer Group (UASG) is one of the leading multi-sector business groups in the United Arab Emirates. The UASG owns and operates a diverse yet complementary portfolio of six UAE-based companies encompassing a number of key industry sectors, which includes Abu Dhabi Motors, Dalma Motors, Al Saqer Heavy Equipment, Al Saqer Property Management, Awraq Islamic Financial Brokerage, Royal International Construction, and Royal Joinery.

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• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities for civil works, including structural, finishing, and infrastructure tasks.

• Assign tasks to workers, monitor performance, and ensure productivity targets are met.

• Provide guidance and training to site staff to maintain quality and efficiency.

• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, drawings, and quality standards.

• Monitor work progress against schedules and report delays or issues to site engineers.

• Coordinate materials, tools, and equipment required for site operations.

• Enforce safety regulations and ensure proper use of PPE and equipment on-site.

• Identify and mitigate potential hazards to maintain a safe working environment.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, local laws, and industry regulations.

• Liaise with site engineers, project managers, and subcontractors to resolve technical or operational issues.

• Maintain daily site records, including manpower, materials used, and progress reports.

• Provide regular updates to management regarding site activities and challenges.

• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.

• Address defects and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

• Support quality control inspections and audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required); Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• 6–8 years of experience as a Civil Foreman in construction projects (infrastructure, residential, or commercial).

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, site supervision, and safety standards.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Site Supervision & Workforce Coordination

• Civil Works Execution (structural, finishing, infrastructure)

• Construction Safety & Compliance

• Project Scheduling & Reporting

• Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Customer Focus - Understands customer challenges and takes initiative to resolve them effectively.

• Accountability and Ownership - Manages projects with minimal supervision and ensures quality results

• Agility and Adaptability - Manages change smoothly and supports others during transitions

• Collaboration & Influence - Builds networks across functions and resolves conflicts constructively

• Result Orientation - Sets clear goals and works proactively to achieve high performance