Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

NOW HIRING A SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – INFRASTRUCTUREOur client is a leading developer in Dubai.The Role:The Senior Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure works, including roads, utilities, drainage, and public realm, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role involves full oversight of the construction lifecycle, including coordination with internal teams, contractors, and consultants to keep design, procurement, and construction aligned.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the execution strategy for infrastructure works, ensuring alignment with project delivery schedules and development plans.Manage the delivery of roads, utilities, drainage, and public realm works, ensuring they are built to approved designs, specifications, and programmes.Act as the main point of contact for contractors and consultants, coordinating with internal design, planning, and commercial teams across all project phases.Monitor construction progress, budgets, and quality, identifying risks and delays early and implementing mitigation measures.Ensure all site activities comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.Review contractor submissions, including method statements, shop drawings, schedules, and progress reports, and oversee site inspections and quality control.Coordinate with authorities on inspections, approvals, and permits, and manage the interface between contractors and infrastructure packages.Support contract administration, including variations, claims, and contractor performance monitoring.Lead, mentor, and develop the infrastructure delivery team.Report weekly and monthly to senior leadership on progress, risks, and mitigation.

Requirements

BSc in Civil Engineering or a Project / Construction Management discipline15+ years of infrastructure experience with major consultants or developersUAE infrastructure design or delivery experience in a consultancy or client representative roleA proven track record of leading technical solutions on large-scale projectsStrong people leadership, commercial acumen, and technical delivery skillsWorking knowledge of the major forms of contract, plus commercial scheduling and estimating softwareExperience in cost collection, reporting, and analysisExcellent written and spoken communication, including technical writingA completer-finisher who consistently meets deadlinesExperience with Dubai authority approval processes is an advantageIT Project Managers will NOT be considered