Snr Design Manager - Roads & Utilities
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Hill International seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead planning, design, and technical delivery of major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires 20+ years of experience, a BSc in Civil Engineering, and strong exposure to Roads/Utilities/Urban Development projects.
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About the Company
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world.
Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance.
For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.
About The Role
Responsible for leading the planning, design, and technical delivery of major infrastructure projects from concept through construction and handover.
Provides strategic leadership to multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and seamless integration between design, procurement, construction, and project delivery to achieve program objectives.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to infrastructure delivery and marine
- Providing technical guidance and support to project teams
- Managing contracts with external vendors and contractors
- Conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure projects
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Managing risk and resolving issues that arise during project delivery
- Contributing to the development of strategic plans for the organization.
- Project Management: Oversee the planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects related to marine works, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Team Management: Manage a team of engineers, project managers, and construction workers, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure that projects are delivered effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders such as clients, government agencies, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain positive relationships.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with clients, contractors, and other key project partners to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and within budget.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the project timeline, budget, or safety of the project.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the organization and among project partners.
- Budget Management: Manage project budgets, ensuring that costs are controlled and that projects are delivered within budget.
- Progress Reporting: Prepare progress reports and other communication materials to communicate project status to key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
- 20 years post graduate experience
Required Skills
- A minimum of 5 years GCC Infrastructure / Roads / Community Development Projects
- Strong exposure to Project Design Management on Roads / Utilities / Urban Development Projects
- PMC / Consultancy background.
- A developed technical understanding of Infrastructure Delivery.
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