Role Overview:
The Project Site Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating on-site construction activities, ensuring alignment between approved drawings, project specifications, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. The role requires strong technical understanding of floor plans and construction drawings, along with the ability to review and interpret AutoCAD drawings to support smooth project execution.
The ideal candidate should have solid coordination skills, technical drawing interpretation ability, and experience in UAE construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Site coordination & Supervising
- Coordinate daily site activities between contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
- Monitor progress against project schedules and highlight delays or risks.
- Ensure works are executed as per approved drawings, BOQs, and specifications.
- Conduct regular site inspections and report updates to the Project Manager.
Floor Plans & Drawings
- Study and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP floor plans.
- Review AutoCAD drawings to ensure alignment with site execution.
- Identify discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions.
- Coordinate revisions and drawing updates with consultants and design teams.
- Assist in reviewing shop drawings and material submittals before execution.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain updated site drawings (latest revisions) and document control.
- Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and MOMs (Minutes of Meeting).
- Track RFIs, inspection requests, and approvals.
- Monitor material delivery and verify quantities against approved BOQs and POs.
Consultant & Authority Coordination
- Liaise with consultants for inspections, approvals, and clarifications.
- Support coordination with authorities (DCR, Municipality, Trakhees, etc.) for required site documentation.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and project standards.
Vendor & Material Coordination
- Coordinate material delivery schedules to avoid project delays.
- Verify materials received on-site against approved specifications and drawings.
- Follow up with procurement for pending site requirements.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure contractors follow site safety standards and procedures.
- Report safety concerns immediately to the Project Manager.
- Support maintaining organized and compliant site conditions.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a coordination bridge between site team and head office.
- Escalate critical issues in a timely manner.
- Support cross-functional coordination (Design, Procurement, Finance, Admin).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
- 25 years of UAE construction/real estate experience.
- Strong ability to read and interpret floor plans, sections, elevations, and MEP drawings.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD (ability to review, measure, and mark up drawings).
- Familiarity with BOQs, shop drawings, RFIs, and site documentation.
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, reporting).
- Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
