Infrastructure Construction Supervision Manager

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced infrastructure construction supervision professional to oversee multidisciplinary works in Abu Dhabi. The role covers roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, electrical networks, telecommunications, landscaping and public realm developments.

The candidate will lead supervision teams, monitor contractor performance and ensure conformity with IFC drawings, specifications and authorities' standards, coordinating with the Project Manager, PMC, clients and government

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of post-undergraduate experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior technical position.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure construction supervision and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary supervision across roads, utilities, drainage and civil works.
• Oversee construction activities to meet IFC drawings, shop drawings, and technical specs.
• Monitor contractor performance and enforce quality, safety and QA/QC procedures.
• Manage interfaces between packages and coordinate with utilities, designers and authorities.
• Coordinate with planning and project control to track progress and risks.
• Provide technical direction to supervision staff and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Support resolution of RFIs, coordinate technical queries and constructability reviews.

Skills

Construction supervision

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Infrastructure Construction Supervision Manager Job Snapshot

Role: Infrastructure Construction Supervision Manager - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Construction - Experience: Minimum 15 years of post-undergraduate experience plus 5 years in a senior technical position - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced infrastructure construction supervision professional to oversee multidisciplinary infrastructure works in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves leading construction supervision activities across roads, utilities, drainage networks, earthworks, electrical infrastructure, telecommunications, landscaping and public realm developments. The successful candidate will coordinate engineering supervision teams, monitor contractor performance and ensure construction activities meet approved designs, specifications, contractual requirements and applicable authority standards. Working closely with the Project Manager, Client, Project Management Consultant, Contractors, Design Team and government authorities, the position requires strong technical leadership, construction planning, quality assurance, safety management and stakeholder coordination capabilities. The successful candidate will bring extensive engineering and construction experience, including at least 15 years of post-undergraduate experience and 5 years in a senior technical position.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Construction - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Construction Supervision

• Lead and manage construction supervision activities across assigned infrastructure work packages and engineering disciplines.
• Oversee construction of roads, earthworks and associated civil infrastructure.
• Supervise stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water and irrigation network construction.
• Monitor electrical networks, street lighting and telecommunications infrastructure works.
• Oversee landscaping, public realm improvements and associated infrastructure activities.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, shop drawings and technical specifications.
• Verify contractor compliance with approved method statements, material approvals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Monitor adherence to contractual requirements and applicable authority standards.
• Identify construction deficiencies and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

• Manage and coordinate Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, Engineers and Inspectors.
• Direct supervision activities involving Surveyors and Materials Engineers.
• Coordinate Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Health and Safety, Planning, Commercial and Document Control personnel.
• Establish effective communication between engineering disciplines and supervision teams.
• Coordinate site inspections and technical reviews across infrastructure work packages.
• Provide technical direction to supervision personnel regarding construction requirements.
• Support consistent application of project supervision procedures.
• Maintain effective collaboration between construction supervision and supporting project functions.

Construction Planning and Progress Monitoring

• Monitor construction progress against the approved project programme.
• Identify delays, critical activities and potential programme constraints.
• Coordinate appropriate mitigation and recovery measures with relevant project stakeholders.
• Review contractor manpower deployment, equipment availability and productivity.
• Assess construction work fronts, sequencing and short-term programmes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of contractor construction planning.
• Identify activities that may affect project milestones and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with Planning personnel to review progress and proposed recovery actions.
• Support timely completion of construction activities through effective supervision and follow-up.

Infrastructure Interfaces and Utility Coordination

• Manage interfaces between different infrastructure construction packages.
• Coordinate construction activities involving multiple contractors and development components.
• Monitor interfaces between infrastructure works, utility networks and building developments.
• Coordinate requirements involving landscaping and public realm construction.
• Identify potential conflicts between infrastructure systems and construction activities.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to resolve utility clashes and interface constraints.
• Support coordinated construction sequencing across interconnected work packages.
• Maintain communication between contractors, utility providers and engineering teams.

Design Coordination and Technical Issue Resolution

• Coordinate with the Design Team to resolve Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Review design discrepancies and technical queries affecting construction activities.
• Identify constructability issues and coordinate technical solutions.
• Support resolution of utility clashes and site constraints.
• Communicate technical concerns to the appropriate engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate timely responses to contractor technical enquiries.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed technical resolutions.
• Support construction compliance with approved design requirements.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• Ensure implementation of project quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved inspection and testing procedures.
• Review construction activities against applicable specifications and material approvals.
• Track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and quality observations.
• Coordinate timely closure of corrective actions and outstanding quality issues.
• Work with QA/QC personnel to monitor construction quality performance.
• Identify recurring quality concerns and support appropriate preventive measures.
• Maintain effective coordination between supervision personnel and contractor quality teams.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Ensure implementation of project Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements.
• Monitor contractor compliance with applicable safety procedures.
• Coordinate with HSE personnel regarding construction safety observations.
• Identify unsafe construction practices and operational risks.
• Monitor the closure of HSE observations and corrective actions.
• Support appropriate mitigation of safety risks across infrastructure work packages.
• Promote consistent adherence to approved project HSE requirements.

Risk Management and Construction Coordination

• Identify construction, programme, stakeholder and interface risks.
• Assess potential effects of identified risks on construction activities.
• Coordinate appropriate mitigation measures with project stakeholders.
• Monitor outstanding technical, operational and interface issues.
• Lead construction progress, technical coordination, risk and interface meetings.
• Establish clear action items and follow up on their timely completion.
• Support effective resolution of issues affecting construction progress.
• Maintain communication with relevant project personnel regarding significant risks and constraints.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective coordination with the Client and Project Management Consultant (PMC).
• Communicate regularly with contractors and relevant engineering teams.
• Coordinate construction matters involving government authorities and utility providers.
• Engage developers and other project stakeholders regarding infrastructure interfaces.
• Participate in technical and construction coordination discussions.
• Present relevant construction progress, risks and outstanding issues.
• Support timely resolution of stakeholder concerns affecting project delivery.
• Maintain professional working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams.

Contractual and Commercial Support

• Support the Project Manager and Commercial Team in reviewing construction variations.
• Provide relevant technical input regarding contractor claims.
• Assist with reviews of Extension of Time (EOT) matters.
• Support assessment of contractor payment applications.
• Provide construction progress and technical information relevant to commercial reviews.
• Coordinate with project personnel regarding contractual and commercial issues.
• Support evaluation of construction changes and their potential project implications.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor 's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Structural Engineering.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of post-undergraduate experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior technical position.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure construction supervision and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
• Experience overseeing construction activities involving civil infrastructure, utility networks and associated development works.
• Ability to manage construction supervision teams and coordinate contractor activities.
• Practical understanding of construction programme monitoring, technical coordination and project delivery requirements.

Preferred Professional Credentials

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional institution is preferred.

Required Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of infrastructure construction methods and supervision requirements.
• Knowledge of road construction, earthworks and civil infrastructure activities.
• Understanding of stormwater, sewerage, potable water and irrigation network construction.
• Familiarity with electrical infrastructure, street lighting and telecommunications works.
• Knowledge of landscaping and public realm construction interfaces.
• Ability to review IFC drawings, shop drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of construction method statements, material approvals and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Knowledge of construction quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Familiarity with NCR management and corrective action processes.
• Understanding of HSE requirements on construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction planning, sequencing and progress monitoring.
• Ability to coordinate technical queries, RFIs and constructability reviews.
• Understanding of construction variations, claims, EOT matters and payment application reviews.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong multidisciplinary construction supervision and leadership skills.
• Ability to coordinate complex infrastructure work packages.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and engineering judgment.
• Strong construction planning and progress monitoring capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Strong organizational and construction interface management skills.
• Ability to identify risks and coordinate practical mitigation measures.
• Sound understanding of construction quality and safety requirements.
• Effective meeting leadership and action tracking capabilities.
• Ability to review contractor resources, productivity and construction sequencing.
• Strong attention to technical documentation and contractual requirements.
• Collaborative approach to working with engineering and commercial teams.

What Equips You for the Role

The ideal candidate is an experienced infrastructure construction professional with strong technical leadership capabilities and extensive experience coordinating multidisciplinary supervision teams. You should be confident overseeing roads, utilities, drainage networks, electrical infrastructure and associated development works while maintaining compliance with approved designs