Foreman

Role Overview

Electrical Foreman at Group AMANA, based in the UAE.

Role Purpose

Supervise, coordinate, and execute all electrical works across construction projects, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, local authority regulations, and safety standards. Manage manpower, ensure quality installation, coordinate with other trades, and support smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Coordination

• Supervise and coordinate all Civil/MEP site activities, including excavation, concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, masonry, finishing works, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing installations.
• Coordinate Civil/MEP site activities with subcontractors, consultants, clients, Site Engineers, and other relevant stakeholders.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all Civil/MEP activities comply with safety protocols, site regulations, permit requirements, approved method statements, and project specifications.
• Monitor progress of Civil/MEP works and ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, testing requirements, and quality standards.

Workforce Management

• Schedule and assign tasks to Civil/MEP construction crews, technicians, electricians, plumbers, and other skilled workers, while monitoring workforce productivity.
• Prepare daily Civil/MEP work plans and arrange the required manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and site access requirements in coordination with the Site Engineer.

Planning & Scheduling

• Coordinate Civil/MEP works to ensure proper sequencing, interface management, and completion of activities according to the approved project schedule.

Issue Resolution & Quality Control

• Identify and resolve Civil/MEP site-related, technical, and operational issues, coordinating corrective actions with the relevant Engineers to prevent delays.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of daily Civil/MEP activities, manpower utilization, installations, inspections, testing activities, and daily or weekly progress reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supervising electrical works within construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation practices, wiring systems, GI conduits, and cable tray installations.
• Hands-on experience with LV switchgear installations, cable terminations, earthing, and lightning protection systems.
• Good understanding of DEWA, ADDC, and other local authority regulations and installation requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, load schedules, and specifications.
• Experience in ELV systems installation is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate site teams effectively.
• Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, for reporting and documentation.