Project Manager – Construction & Infrastructure– UAE National

Sector: Government / Infrastructure Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction and infrastructure projects to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major government infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring delivery in line with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and applicable government standards and requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of construction and infrastructure projects from planning and design through execution, completion, and handover. Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource requirements. Coordinate with internal government stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other external parties to ensure effective project delivery. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes, ensuring timely mitigation and escalation where required. Review project progress, identify potential delays or challenges, and implement corrective actions. Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, contractual requirements, HSE standards, and quality expectations. Monitor project costs and financial performance and support effective budget management. Review technical submissions, project reports, schedules, progress updates, and other key project documentation. Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear communication and follow-up on actions and deliverables. Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant UAE and Abu Dhabi government regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Support procurement, tendering, contract administration, and consultant/contractor management as required. Prepare regular project status reports and provide recommendations to senior management on project performance and key risks. Coordinate project handover, completion, and close-out activities, ensuring all documentation and requirements are completed. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline. 6–8+ years of relevant experience in project management, construction, or infrastructure delivery. Strong experience managing large-scale construction and/or infrastructure projects. Experience working within a government entity, government-related organisation, infrastructure authority, developer, consultant, or major contractor in the UAE is highly desirable. Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, construction methodologies, contracts, cost, schedule, quality, and risk management. Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across complex infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of the Abu Dhabi/UAE construction and infrastructure environment. Project management certification such as PMP is preferred. Preferred Background We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in: Government infrastructure projects Roads and transportation Utilities and networks Public realm and community infrastructure Buildings and government facilities Master-planned developments Infrastructure planning and delivery Construction programme management Core Competencies Project Planning & Delivery Construction & Infrastructure Management Stakeholder Management Contractor & Consultant Management Risk & Issue Management Budget & Cost Control Schedule Management Contract Administration Government & Regulatory Compliance Communication and Reporting Problem Solving and Decision Making Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Project Manager with strong construction/infrastructure delivery experience, preferably gained within the Abu Dhabi government or a government-related environment. They should be comfortable managing complex projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and working across technical and non-technical teams to ensure successful project delivery. Show more Show less