Construction Manager - Wet Utility

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering in Dubai seeks a Construction Manager for Wet Utilities to plan, supervise and execute water supply, sewerage, drainage and irrigation works on major road and infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate with engineering, planning, QA/QC, HSE and subcontractors, manage manpower and materials, monitor progress, assure compliance with drawings and standards, and drive handover documentation upon project completion.

Qualifications

• Experience managing wet utilities on large road projects.
• Ability to read IFC drawings and method statements.
• Strong coordination with multiple disciplines.
• Knowledge of testing and handover procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and execute wet utility works including water supply and drainage.
• Review drawings and specifications before execution.
• Coordinate with engineering planning QA/QC HSE and procurement.
• Monitor progress against schedules and budgets.
• Ensure trenching, pipe laying, testing and reinstatement are compliant.
• Liaise with authorities and subcontractors for approvals and handover.

Skills

Construction management

Site coordination

Water/sewerage networks

HSE compliance

Subcontractor management

Job description

Job Purpose

The Construction Manager Wet Utilities will be responsible for planning managing and supervising the execution of wet utility works for major road and infrastructure projects The role involves managing site activities related to water supply sewerage stormwater drainage irrigation and associated utility networks ensuring that construction is completed safely within schedule budget and in accordance with approved drawings specifications and applicable authority requirements

Key Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the execution of wet utility works associated with road and infrastructure projects Oversee installation of water supply sewerage stormwater drainage irrigation and other underground utility networks Review approved IFC drawings specifications method statements shop drawings and utility layouts before execution Coordinate with Engineering Planning QA QC HSE Survey Procurement and subcontractor teams to ensure smooth project execution Plan manpower equipment materials and resources required for wet utility construction activities Monitor daily and weekly construction progress against approved project schedules and milestones Coordinate with roadworks structures electrical utilities and other disciplines to avoid clashes and interface issues Ensure proper execution of trenching excavation shoring bedding pipe laying jointing backfilling testing and reinstatement works Supervise installation of pipelines manholes catch pits chambers valve chambers pumping systems and related infrastructure Ensure compliance with approved ITPs method statements project specifications and authority requirements Coordinate inspections testing commissioning and handover of completed wet utility systems Liaise with consultants clients utility authorities subcontractors and other stakeholders for approvals inspections and technical issues Identify construction constraints interface issues and potential delays and coordinate appropriate corrective actions Review subcontractor performance and ensure work is executed as per contractual requirements Monitor material requirements and coordinate with Procurement SCM to ensure timely availability of approved materials Ensure all construction activities comply with project HSE requirements quality standards and environmental regulations Participate in progress meetings coordination meetings technical discussions and site inspections Maintain proper records of construction activities inspections testing progress and project documentation Support preparation of as-built drawings completion documentation and final handover dossiers Ensure efficient utilization of manpower machinery materials and other construction resources

Key Technical Responsibilities

The candidate should have strong practical experience in Water transmission and distribution networksSewerage and foul water networksStormwater drainage networksIrrigation networksDrainage chambers manholes catch pits and valve chambersHDPE DI GRP RCC uPVC and other utility pipelinesTrenching excavation dewatering shoring and backfillingPipe laying jointing pressure testing and leakage testingUtility crossings and protection worksTie-ins and connections to existing utility networksUtility diversion and relocation worksCoordination of wet utilities with road construction and other infrastructure servicesTesting commissioning and handover of utility networks

Key Performance Areas

Timely completion of wet utility works as per project schedule Compliance with approved drawings specifications and authority requirements Effective coordination with roadworks and other utility disciplines Achievement of required quality standards and successful testing commissioning Effective management of subcontractors manpower materials and resources Compliance with project HSE requirements Timely resolution of construction and interface-related issues Successful completion and handover of wet utility works