Construction Manager - Electrical Utility/1029/2B

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Electrical Utility for a major RTA Roads EPC project in Dubai, UAE. The role oversees execution, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical utility works in line with project specs and UAE authority requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years’ experience in electrical utility construction for roads/infrastructure and proven exposure to RTA projects in Dubai, with strong leadership and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in electrical utility construction for roads, highways, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Mandatory experience on RTA roads or infrastructure projects in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage electrical utility works including HV/MV/LV networks, street lighting, feeders and substations.
• Coordinate with authorities (RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality) and stakeholders.
• Review drawings, method statements, permits, NOCs, and submissions.
• Manage subcontractors, site engineers, manpower, and equipment.
• Ensure testing, commissioning, and handover activities are completed on time.
• Monitor progress, safety, costs, and schedules.

Skills

Electrical utility management

RTA roads projects

HV/MV/LV networks

Street lighting & feeders

Utility diversion & protection

DEWA coordination

Testing & commissioning

Subcontractor management

Planning & cost control

EHS & handover

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job description

About the Role L&T Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Electrical Utility for a major RTA Roads EPC Project in Dubai, UAE. The candidate will manage the execution, coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical utility works in compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and UAE authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage electrical utility works, including HV/MV/LV networks, street lighting, feeder pillars, electrical ducts, chambers, substations, ITS, and traffic signal infrastructure.
• Execute utility installation, diversion, protection, testing, commissioning, and energisation activities.
• Coordinate with RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, consultants, subcontractors, and other utility authorities.
• Review drawings, method statements, specifications, NOCs, permits, and material submissions.
• Coordinate electrical works with roads, drainage, utilities, structures, and traffic diversion activities.
• Manage subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor progress, productivity, quality, safety, costs, and project schedules.
• Resolve utility clashes, technical issues, and site constraints in coordination with engineering teams.
• Ensure timely inspections, authority approvals, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
• Prepare progress reports, as-built drawings, testing records, and handover documentation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in electrical utility construction for roads, highways, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Previous RTA roads or infrastructure project experience in Dubai is mandatory.
• Strong experience in HV/MV/LV networks, street lighting, underground cables, electrical ducts, chambers, utility diversions, and substations.
• Good knowledge of RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and UAE authority requirements.
• Strong leadership, planning, coordination, reporting, and subcontractor-management skills.

Key Skills

• Electrical Utility Construction Management
• RTA Roads and Infrastructure Projects
• HV/MV/LV Electrical Networks
• Street Lighting and Feeder Pillars
• Utility Diversion and Protection
• DEWA and Authority Coordination
• Testing, Commissioning, and Energisation
• Subcontractor and Workforce Management
• Planning, Progress, Quality, and Cost Control
• EHS Compliance and Project Handover

Preferred Experience

Candidates with proven experience in RTA road projects, electrical utility diversions, street lighting, ITS, traffic signals, testing, commissioning, and authority handover in Dubai/UAE will be preferred.

Main changes

Main changes: The JD has been shortened by removing repeated responsibilities, combining related activities, and clearly highlighting the mandatory 10–15 years of experience and previous RTA project exposure.