Infrastructure Project Manager

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager – Infrastructure to lead horizontal infrastructure delivery from design through construction and handover. You will own time, cost, quality, safety and stakeholder outcomes for the infrastructure package, coordinating with consultants, contractors and authorities.

The role requires strong planning, advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project, experience with roads, utilities and drainage, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in infrastructure construction with at least 5 years as Project Manager or Deputy PM.
• Experience delivering master‑planned community, township, resort or large mixed‑use infrastructure packages.
• Hands‑on experience with roads, utilities, pump stations and stormwater networks.
• Track record of managing packages worth USD 20 million or more (adjust to project size).
• Experience with local authorities and utility providers in the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the infrastructure delivery plan, baseline programme and phasing aligned with the master plan and plot handover dates.
• Define scope, work breakdown structure and interfaces with building, landscape, lagoon and MEP packages.
• Track progress, critical path and earned value; issue weekly and monthly reports to management.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues, and maintain the risk register.
• Manage design consultants through concept, schematic, detailed design and IFC stages; lead design reviews, value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate utility corridors, levels, drainage strategy and services clash detection.
• Prepare scope documents and tender packages; take part in tender evaluation and contractor selection.
• Administer contracts (FIDIC or equivalent), including variations, claims, extensions of time and payment certification.
• Control budget, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete with the cost manager.
• Supervise contractors on site, chair progress meetings and drive recovery plans when work falls behind.
• Enforce quality through inspection and test plans, material approvals, method statements and NCR close-out.
• Ensure HSE compliance and a zero-harm culture across all infrastructure works.
• Obtain permits, NOCs and approvals from municipal, road, water, power and telecom authorities.
• Coordinate utility connections, testing and commissioning with service providers.
• Manage interfaces with internal teams, neighbouring developments and the community.
• Manage testing, commissioning, snagging and authority inspections; secure as-built drawings, O&M manuals and warranties.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Planning & scheduling

Contract administration

Cost control

Reading drawings (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, &

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Construction or Project Management

PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification

Chartered or professional engineer status / local registration

HSE certificate (NEBOSH or IOSH)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

BIM modelling

Primavera P6 or MS Project

Job description

Job summary:

The Project Manager – Infrastructure leads the delivery of horizontal infrastructure for the development, from design coordination through construction, testing, handover and close-out. The scope covers roads, earthworks, wet utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation), dry utilities (power, telecoms, street lighting) and associated structures. The role owns time, cost, quality, safety and stakeholder outcomes for the infrastructure package and is the main point of contact for consultants, contractors and authorities.

Key responsibilities

Project planning and control:

• Develop and maintain the infrastructure delivery plan, baseline programme (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and phasing aligned with the master plan and plot handover dates.
• Define scope, work breakdown structure and interfaces with building, landscape, lagoon and MEP packages.
• Track progress, critical path and earned value; issue weekly and monthly reports to management.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues, and maintain the risk register.

Design coordination:

• Manage design consultants through concept, schematic, detailed design and IFC stages.
• Lead design reviews, value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate utility corridors, levels, drainage strategy and services clash detection.

Procurement and contracts:

• Prepare scope documents and tender packages; take part in tender evaluation and contractor selection.
• Administer contracts (FIDIC or equivalent), including variations, claims, extensions of time and payment certification.
• Control budget, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete with the cost manager.

Construction management:

• Supervise contractors on site, chair progress meetings and drive recovery plans when work falls behind.
• Enforce quality through inspection and test plans, material approvals, method statements and NCR close-out.
• Ensure HSE compliance and a zero-harm culture across all infrastructure works.

Authorities and stakeholders:

• Obtain permits, NOCs and approvals from municipal, road, water, power and telecom authorities.
• Coordinate utility connections, testing and commissioning with service providers.
• Manage interfaces with internal teams, neighbouring developments and the community.

Handover and close-out:

• Manage testing, commissioning, snagging and authority inspections.
• Secure as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties and final completion certificates.
• Hand over assets to operations and facilities management, and capture lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (required).
• Master's degree in Construction or Project Management (preferred).
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification (preferred).
• Chartered or professional engineer status, or eligibility for local engineering registration (preferred).
• Recognised HSE certificate, such as NEBOSH or IOSH (an advantage).

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years in infrastructure construction, with at least 5 years as a Project Manager or Deputy PM.
• Delivered master‑planned community, township, resort or large mixed‑use infrastructure packages.
• Hands‑on experience with roads, deep and shallow utilities, pump stations and stormwater networks.
• Track record of managing packages worth USD 20 million or more (adjust to project size).
• Experience working with local authorities and utility providers in the region.
• Experience on the client or developer side is an advantage.

Skills and competencies:

• Strong command of civil infrastructure design and construction methods.
• Planning and scheduling with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Contract administration under FIDIC or similar forms.
• Cost control, budgeting and commercial awareness.
• Reading and reviewing drawings in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and BIM models.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Clear written and verbal communication, reporting and negotiation.
• Problem solving and decision making under time pressure.
• Fluent English; a regional language is an advantage.

Key performance indicators:

• Milestones and plot handovers delivered on programme.
• Final cost within approved budget.
• Zero lost‑time incidents.
• NCRs closed within agreed timelines.
• Authority approvals and utility connections secured on schedule.