Dubai Infrastructure: Senior Site Project Lead

Khatib & Alami International; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami International in Dubai seeks a Senior Site Project Manager for Dubai Infrastructure Projects. You will lead supervision teams, manage on-site performance, schedules, budgets, HSSE and risk, and be the main on-site contact for clients and contractors.

The role requires extensive experience in civil engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to drive projects to completion on time and within budget across complex infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in Civil Engineering and planning in a top-tier regional/multinational consultancy with construction supervision expertise.
• Experience with client and contractor management in the Middle East.
• Excellent knowledge of construction supervision services.
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager - Supervision and Proposals with development of supervision proposals, including input on costs and margins.
• Ensure contracts, sign-offs, and design approvals with authorities during pre-construction.
• Lead project kick-off meetings with stakeholders for major/high-complexity projects.
• Review and approve contractor work programs to meet client and contract requirements.
• Review and approve contractor submittals including staffing, org charts, shop drawings, method statements.
• Explain project scope baselines to stakeholders for major projects.
• Review and approve QA/QC and HSE plans.
• Review risk management plans and contingency measures.
• Monitor project schedules and investigate delays with contractors.
• Respond to contractor claims and manage variation orders.
• Review RFIs and liaise with design teams for design queries.
• Ensure HSSE procedures and safety inspections on sites.
• Inspect works as per inspection requests from contractors.
• Approve materials testing and related QA processes.
• Review and approve testing and commissioning plans.
• Ensure as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and warranties are provided.
• Oversee final inspections, testing, commissioning and handover procedures.
• Manage final snag rectifications and re-inspections.
• Prepare Take-Over Certificates and Final Accounts.
• Distribute updated construction drawings to stakeholders.
• Develop project progress reports with site teams.
• Review and approve payment certificates and unit rates for new work items.
• Prepare K&A invoices and follow up on collections.
• Implement corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

Project management skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering is preferred

PMP Certification is preferred

Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred

Job description

Khatib & Alami International in Dubai seeks a Senior Site Project Manager for Dubai Infrastructure Projects. You will lead supervision teams, manage on-site performance, schedules, budgets, HSSE and risk, and be the main on-site contact for clients and contractors.

The role requires extensive experience in civil engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to drive projects to completion on time and within budget across complex infrastructure programs.