Construction Manager - Electrical Utility - WET/1029/2B

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited seeks an experienced Construction Manager – WET Utility for a major RTA Roads EPC project in Dubai, UAE. The role oversees electrical utility works, testing, commissioning, andhandover while ensuring compliance with project specs, safety standards, and UAE authority requirements.

The candidate will coordinate with RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, consultants and subcontractors, manage subcontractors and site teams, and deliver on schedule and budget with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years in electrical utility construction for roads/infrastructure.
• Dubai experience on RTA roads or similar projects is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage electrical utility works across HV/MV/LV networks.
• Coordinate with RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, consultants and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, method statements, specs, NOCs, permits, and material submissions.
• Coordinate electrical works with roads, drainage, utilities, structures and traffic diversions.
• Manage subcontractors, site engineers, manpower, materials and equipment.
• Monitor progress, productivity, quality, safety, costs and schedules.
• Ensure inspections, authority approvals, testing, commissioning and handover.

Skills

WET Utility

RTA Projects

Electrical Networks

Street Lighting

Substations

Authority Coordination

Team Leadership

Testing/Commissioning

Safety & Quality

Project Handover

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About The Role

L&T Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – WET 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

• WET 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:

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.