Construction Manager - Electrical Utility/1029/2B

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited is seeking a Construction Manager – Electrical Utility for a major RTA Roads EPC project in Dubai. You will lead electrical utility works, oversee testing, commissioning, and handover, coordinating with authorities and stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a background in high & medium voltage networks, street lighting, and substations, with 10–15 years of relevant Dubai/EPC experience and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical utilities management

RTA roads projects

HV/MV/LV networks

Street lighting & feeders

Subcontractor management

Planning & scheduling

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About The RoleL&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 ExperienceCandidates 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: 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.