Project Manager - Construction
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, Oman, Saudi with 7 recent postings.
A Project Manager - Construction in the GCC region requires compliance, leadership, project management, procurement, communication. Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 13,000 AED | 22,000 AED | 34,000 AED | 47,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,000 SAR | 21,000 SAR | 32,500 SAR | 45,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,500 QAR | 23,000 QAR | 35,500 QAR | 49,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,050 KWD | 1,800 KWD | 2,800 KWD | 3,850 KWD |
| Oman | 1,150 OMR | 2,000 OMR | 3,100 OMR | 4,300 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,100 BHD | 1,900 BHD | 2,950 BHD | 4,100 BHD |
How Project Manager - Construction pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Worley
- Rawaj - Human Capital Management
- Heilbronn Properties
- Green Umbrella Recruitment
- Whizz HR
Active markets
- kuwait
- oman
- saudi
- uae
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Develop and agree the project execution plan with the project team and ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of the deliverables.
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Ensure that the contract is carried out in a cost
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manage the Cost Versus Allowable process and Commercial interface ensuring that the base contract profit is maintained.
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Ensure that the Project Engineering is managed in an effective manner making sure that the contract deliverables, value engineering and submittal phases are well coordinated and controlled.
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Make sure that all QA/QC documentation is managed and up to date.
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Carry out a weekly HSE meeting and record the general concerns and actions required by the relevant line managers and update all sub
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contract agreements and conditions of employment to satisfy the latest SHEIRMS agreements.
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Carry out weekly Commercial meetings incorporating Change Management Control, Variations, Deviations, Procurement Analysis and Cost Versus Allowable impact.
What is the average Project Manager - Construction salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Project Manager - Construction in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Project Manager - Construction salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Project Manager - Construction salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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