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Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1

A Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi with 5 recent postings.

In brief

A Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 in the GCC region requires communication, compliance, safety, Excel, leadership. A Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates16,000 AED27,500 AED42,500 AED59,000 AED
Saudi Arabia15,000 SAR26,500 SAR40,500 SAR56,500 SAR
Qatar16,500 QAR29,000 QAR44,500 QAR62,000 QAR
Kuwait1,300 KWD2,250 KWD3,500 KWD4,850 KWD
Oman1,450 OMR2,500 OMR3,900 OMR5,400 OMR
Bahrain1,400 BHD2,400 BHD3,700 BHD5,100 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 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

Market signals
500
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+11%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
42%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)23,000
Scale-up (50–500)27,500
Enterprise (500+)36,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
33,500
02Cloud & SaaS
30,500
03E-commerce
27,500
04Government tech
25,500
05Telecom
23,500

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • Apt Resources Pvt.Ltd.
  • Apt Resources

Active markets

  • bahrain
  • qatar
  • saudi
What a Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 does
  • 01

    Developing and managing project plans, schedules, and budgets

  • 02

    Leading project meetings and ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders

  • 03

    Overseeing the selection and management of subcontractors and suppliers

  • 04

    Monitoring project progress and making adjustments as necessary to stay on track

  • 05

    Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards

  • 06

    Preparing project documentation, including progress reports, budgets, and forecasts

  • 07

    Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues

  • 08

    Establishing effective relationships with clients and ensuring customer satisfaction

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 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, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Project Manager - Construction, Contracting, Facilities Industries - 1 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.