Construction Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Infra Contracting LLC, the infrastructure arm of Azizi Developments, seeks a Construction Manager to lead roads, bridges, utilities, and drainage projects in Dubai, UAE. You will manage site operations, teams, and subcontractors, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 15+ years in construction with 5–7 years in senior site leadership, and a PMP credential is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure construction activities across roads, bridges, utilities, and drainage.
• Oversee site operations, construction teams, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with UAE authorities for approvals and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and look-ahead programmes.
• Promote safety culture and ensure QA/QC across sites.

Skills

Project management

Site management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Snapshot

Construction Manager - Infrastructure Projects Job Snapshot - Role: Construction Manager - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Construction - Function: Project Management - Experience: Minimum 15 years of construction experience, including 5-7 years in a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager role - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Royal Infra Contracting LLC, the infrastructure arm of Azizi Developments, is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead infrastructure construction activities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The position involves managing the execution of roads, bridges, utilities, drainage networks, earthworks, and associated civil infrastructure. The successful candidate will oversee site operations, construction teams, subcontractors, resources, project schedules, quality standards, and regulatory compliance to ensure successful project delivery. The Construction Manager will coordinate closely with project management, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and UAE authorities to resolve construction challenges, secure required approvals, and maintain progress against approved project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Construction Management - Lead and manage construction activities across roads, bridges, utilities, drainage systems, earthworks, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Oversee the execution of wet and dry utility networks and related infrastructure installations.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily construction operations across assigned project sites.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate construction sequences and site activities to support efficient project execution.
• Monitor construction progress and address technical or operational challenges affecting delivery.
• Maintain overall responsibility for site execution, productivity, quality, and construction safety.
• Construction Planning and Progress Control - Translate approved project schedules into practical construction execution plans and look-ahead programmes.
• Monitor construction progress against baseline schedules and established milestones.
• Identify potential delays, resource constraints, and construction risks at an early stage.
• Develop and implement recovery measures to address schedule deviations.
• Coordinate with project planning and management teams to maintain construction priorities.
• Monitor critical activities and ensure site teams remain aligned with project delivery targets.
• Support timely completion of construction works within agreed project schedules.
• Site Team Leadership and Resource Management - Lead and supervise Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen, Supervisors, and other construction personnel.
• Allocate manpower, construction equipment, plant, materials, and other resources according to project requirements.
• Monitor workforce productivity and efficient utilisation of construction resources.
• Coordinate daily work priorities and ensure construction teams understand assigned responsibilities.
• Resolve site coordination issues and support effective communication between project teams.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and consistent execution standards across construction activities.
• Subcontractor and Supplier Management - Manage subcontractors and suppliers involved in infrastructure construction activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, and compliance with contractual scope.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment availability, and subcontractor work schedules.
• Address subcontractor performance issues that may affect construction quality or project progress.
• Ensure subcontracted activities are aligned with approved construction programmes and project specifications.
• Maintain effective coordination between subcontractors, suppliers, and internal site teams.
• UAE Authority Coordination and Approvals - Coordinate with relevant UAE authorities and service providers regarding infrastructure construction requirements.
• Liaise with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and Dubai Municipality.
• Coordinate with Etisalat, du, Civil Defence, and other relevant authorities or utility providers.
• Support the preparation and processing of No Objection Certificates (NOCs), permits, inspections, and approvals.
• Monitor authority approval requirements to minimise disruption to construction schedules.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable authority specifications and local regulations.
• Coordinate inspections and resolve authority-related construction issues.
• Health, Safety and Environmental Management - Enforce company Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements across construction sites.
• Ensure construction activities follow approved risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitor compliance with permit-to-work procedures and applicable site safety requirements.
• Promote a zero-harm safety culture among employees, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate appropriate preventive or corrective actions.
• Maintain safety awareness throughout infrastructure construction activities.
• Quality Assurance and Construction Compliance - Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure construction activities meet approved quality standards.
• Monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Support required construction inspections and material testing activities.
• Follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor the closure of outstanding defects and snag lists.
• Ensure construction workmanship and completed installations meet project requirements.
• Support consistent quality performance throughout project execution.
• Cost Control and Commercial Coordination - Monitor construction costs, resource consumption, and site productivity against project budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction efficiency and control operational expenditure.
• Coordinate with commercial teams regarding project variations and quantity verification.
• Support the review and certification of subcontractor payments.
• Monitor the cost implications of construction changes, delays, and resource requirements.
• Provide relevant site information to support commercial assessments and project cost control.
• Project Reporting and Stakeholder Communication - Prepare and present construction progress reports to Project Management and senior leadership.
• Report on construction milestones, resource utilisation, productivity, risks, and operational issues.
• Attend client, consultant, and internal project progress meetings.
• Communicate construction challenges and proposed corrective measures to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain effective coordination with project management, consultants, contractors, and technical teams.
• Ensure management receives timely information on construction performance and critical project matters.
• Testing, Commissioning and Project Handover - Coordinate testing and commissioning activities for completed infrastructure works.
• Manage authority inspections and approvals required for project handover.
• Ensure completed works satisfy relevant project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of as-built drawings and supporting documentation.
• Monitor outstanding close-out requirements and ensure timely completion.
• Support the formal handover of completed infrastructure assets to relevant stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent qualification is an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of overall construction industry experience.
• At least 5-7 years of experience working as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure construction projects in the UAE.
• Strong background working with main contracting companies is essential.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-value infrastructure projects from commencement through completion.
• Experience involving roads, bridges, utilities, drainage systems, or master-community infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge of construction planning, site operations, subcontractor management, and project delivery.
• Experience coordinating with UAE authorities and utility service providers.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of civil engineering and infrastructure construction methods.
• Knowledge of roadworks, bridges, earthworks, drainage systems, and wet and dry utilities.
• Thorough understanding of UAE authority specifications and approval procedures.
• Familiarity with RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and project schedules.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of construction cost monitoring, resource planning, and productivity management.
• Knowledge of construction quality assurance, testing, and inspection requirements.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts is preferred.

Leadership and Professional Competencies

• Strong construction leadership and site management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project coordination skills.
• Effective problem-solving and construction risk management abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify delays and implement practical recovery measures.
• Sound understanding of construction productivity and cost control.
• Ability to manage competing site priorities and project deadlines.
• Commitment to quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery.

About Royal Infra Contracting LLC

Royal Infra Contracting LLC is the infrastructure arm of Azizi Developments, responsible for delivering infrastructure works across the group 's real estate developments in the United Arab Emirates. Its activities include roads, utility networks, mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure, earthworks, and associated civil construction. The company supports the development of infrastructure required for Azizi Developments ' residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

About Azizi Developments

Azizi Developments is a Dubai-based private real estate developer with a portfolio spanning residential, hospitality, and commercial properties. Its developments include Burj Azizi, a tower planned to become the world 's second tallest, Azizi Venice, a Venetian-inspired waterfront community in Dubai, and Azizi Florence in Sharjah. The company follows a construction-driven approach focused on transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity, and long-term value creation. Through Royal Infra Contracting LLC, Azizi Developments supports the execution of essential infrastructure works across its development portfolio.