Project Management & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of major infrastructure projects.

• Manage projects involving highways, bridges, tunnels, underpasses, interchanges, earthworks, and utility networks.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams including Construction Managers, Project Engineers, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, and Commercial teams.

• Develop and monitor master project schedules, milestones, resources, and recovery plans.

• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

• Coordinate the integration of civil works with wet utilities such as sewerage, stormwater, and potable water, as well as dry utilities.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Take responsibility for project budgets, P&L, cost control, cash flow, and commercial performance.

• Manage contracts in accordance with FIDIC requirements.

• Identify and manage variations, claims, contractual risks, and potential commercial exposures.

• Work closely with Commercial and Quantity Surveying teams on forecasting, procurement, subcontractors, and cost management.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, developers, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders.

• Coordinate with UAE authorities such as RTA, DEWA, DM, ADM, SEWA, and other relevant authorities.

• Ensure timely approvals, permits, NOCs, inspections, and project handover requirements.

• Lead senior-level progress meetings and provide clear project performance reports to management and clients.

Quality & HSE

• Ensure strict compliance with UAE HSE requirements, project specifications, and company standards.

• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high standards of site safety.

• Ensure construction methodologies, materials, and workmanship meet approved quality requirements.

• Monitor project risks and implement corrective and preventive actions where required.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

• 15–20+ years of experience in heavy civil engineering and infrastructure construction.

• Minimum 7–10 years of recent UAE experience, preferably with Tier-1 infrastructure/main contractors.

• Proven experience as a Lead Project Manager / Senior Project Manager on major infrastructure projects.

• Strong experience in:

  • Roads and highways

  • Bridges and interchanges

  • Tunnels and underpasses

  • Earthworks and excavation

  • Wet and dry utilities

  • Deep trenching and infrastructure services

• Practical knowledge of bridge construction methods including post-tensioning, precast, and in-situ construction.

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, claims, variations, cost control, and commercial management.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong project planning and execution capabilities.

• Excellent understanding of infrastructure construction methodologies.

• Strong knowledge of project scheduling and critical path management.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent client, consultant, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

• Professional membership/chartership with bodies such as ICE or ASCE is an advantage.

• A valid UAE Driving License is required.