Construction Manager (Civils & Track)

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Civils & Track) to lead civil, structural, and track works on major railway infrastructure projects in the UAE. You will manage site teams, coordinate interfaces with contractors, and ensure safe, quality, and timely project execution.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with 15+ years in railway projects, including at least 7 years in design or construction management, and must be based in the UAE for the project duration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in railway and transportation projects.
• Minimum 7 years in railway design and/or construction management.
• Experience as Construction Manager or equivalent leadership role on a major railway project.
• Extensive knowledge of railway civil works (earthworks, structures, track, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, claims management, scheduling, and project controls.
• Excellent leadership and English communication skills.
• Based in UAE for the project duration.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction supervision for major railway civil and track works.
• Direct Resident Engineers, Discipline Engineers, Inspectors, and site staff.
• Review contractor submissions, schedules, and method statements.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, track, and railway systems.
• Ensure inspections, testing, NCRs, and QA processes are followed.
• Manage site records, variations, and close-out requirements.
• Support payments, changes, and extension-of-time submissions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Civils & Track) to lead the delivery of civil, structural, and track works on major railway infrastructure projects. In this role you will be responsible for managing site teams, coordinating contractors and interfaces, and ensuring safe, quality, and timely project execution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage construction supervision activities for major railway civil and track works, including earthworks, track formation, drainage, structures, utilities, roads, permanent way, and associated infrastructure.
• Direct and supervise Resident Engineers, Discipline Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors, and other site-based personnel to ensure effective project delivery and operational coverage.
• Review and monitor contractor submissions, including construction programs, method statements, temporary works designs, inspection and test plans, work package readiness, and material approvals.
• Monitor contractor progress against approved schedules and identify, recommend, and implement corrective actions where required to maintain project milestones.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, track, railway systems, utility diversions, authorities, stakeholders, adjacent contracts, and existing operational infrastructure.
• Ensure timely execution of inspections, testing activities, hold points, witness points, and quality verification processes while maintaining accurate project records.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), site instructions, technical queries, design modifications, snagging activities, and project close-out requirements.
• Provide technical support in the assessment of contractor payment applications, variations, claims, and extension-of-time submissions through accurate site documentation and construction records.
• Ensure compliance with project Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), Quality Assurance, and Environmental Management requirements and promote a strong safety culture across all work activities.
• Coordinate construction completion activities, testing and commissioning readiness, as-built documentation, handover processes, and Taking-Over procedures.
• Support project leadership through regular reporting on construction progress, risks, interface issues, resource requirements, and project performance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with significant experience in railway and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in railway design and/or construction management.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a Construction Manager or equivalent leadership role on at least one major railway or transportation infrastructure project of similar size and complexity.
• Extensive knowledge of railway civil works, including earthworks, structural works, drainage systems, utility interfaces, track formation, and permanent way construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, staging requirements, inspection procedures, testing protocols, and quality management systems.
• Proven capability to lead multidisciplinary site teams and manage multiple concurrent work fronts within complex project environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, claims management, construction scheduling, and project controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work and be based in the UAE for the duration of project requirements.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer, PMP, or equivalent professional certification.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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