Overview
Foreman Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at ALEC Holdings
Title: Foreman
Company: ALEC Holdings
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Are you a proactive and experienced Foreman who excels in leading site teams, coordinating resources, and ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality project delivery?
Who are we?
ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.
In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.
ALEC Building forms the structural heart of the Group, delivering high-value construction projects from foundation to finish. Whether commercial towers or luxury hospitality developments, we build safely, collaboratively, and with precision – laying the groundwork for long-term success.
Why Join Us?
As a Foreman in ALEC Building, you’ll be at the heart of delivering iconic structures. Our team shapes landmark projects from foundation to finish – providing the space and support for you to take ownership, lead boldly, and build excellence into every detail.
At ALEC, we’re about more than just building iconic structures – we’re about building exceptional careers. As a trusted partner to some of the region’s most ambitious projects, we value innovation, operational excellence, and our people. Join us to deliver operations initiatives that directly shape our business success, from sourcing candidates to enhancing candidate experiences.
About Your Team
You will be part of a dedicated site team focused on delivering work safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. Working alongside the Foreman and site supervisors, you will support daily operations, coordinate with crews, and help ensure smooth execution of activities on site.
Your Role
As a Foreman, you will
- Provide effective leadership and direction to site teams to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution of activities.
- Coordinate labour, materials, and equipment in line with project plans, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and minimal downtime.
- Enforce ALEC’s safety standards and site protocols, promoting a culture of safety, compliance, and risk awareness at all times.
- Interpret drawings and specifications, ensuring works are executed accurately and aligned with design intent.
- Monitor daily progress, identify potential delays and issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain productivity and schedule adherence.
- Drive quality assurance on site, ensuring work is delivered to the required technical and contractual standards.
- Maintain accurate site records, including progress reporting and workforce tracking, to support project performance reviews.
- Support a collaborative and disciplined work environment, motivating teams, resolving site-level challenges, and escalating as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
- Apply technical expertise and discipline-specific knowledge to deliver high-quality outcomes within your area of specialisation.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties and/or responsibilities as required by management, to meet the needs of the business.
What We’re Looking For
Skills and Competencies
- First Aider certification
- Strong practical understanding of site operations & leadership
- Skilled in task planning, team coordination, & progress monitoring
- Able to interpret technical drawings & specifications
- Clear communicator with the ability to guide, direct, & manage site teams
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, & compliance
- Proficient in time management & resource planning
- Reliable, proactive, & solution-focused with sound judgment
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Exposure to QA/QC procedures, permit-to-work systems & site inspections
- Ability to mentor junior team members & lead small-scale training or briefing sessions
- Knowledge of local authority regulations & standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualification in appropriate discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience and/or
- 5+ years experience
What We Offer
- The chance to contribute to some of UAE most iconic projects.
- A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
Ready to build your career in construction and support site excellence?
If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Join ALEC Building and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.
Apply today and be part of something excellent!
Please note we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this advert may close once we’ve found the right candidate. Although we can’t respond to every application, we want to thank you for taking the time to apply and for considering a future with us.