Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure)

Role overview

What you'll do

• Lead project plans, including health and safety, quality control, and execution strategies.
• Define program requirements and ensure deliverables meet established criteria.
• Assign responsibilities to team members based on their strengths and qualifications.
• Negotiate scope changes with clients and subcontractors; secure additional work and maintain client relationships.
• Monitor progress and change orders, and address potential delays or cost overruns.
• Coordinate departmental resources and collaborate on budgets, schedules, and project plans.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are followed and promote technical excellence.
• Report progress to management and ensure milestones are met.
• Serve as the main contact for clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognized and reputable institution.
• Minimum 18 years of progressive experience leading large-scale infrastructure, urban development, and master planning delivery, with significant UAE experience and preferably Dubai experience.
• Experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects through planning, design, construction, and handover.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, risk management, contract administration, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated team leadership, project execution, and ability to achieve business and client objectives.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders, clients, consultants, and government authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.