Lead Project Manager, Industrial Infrastructure, Abu Dhabi

A B R E Contracting LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contribute to a strategic infrastructure development

Work on high-impact international projects

Job summary

A B R E Contracting LLC is seeking a strong and experienced Project Manager to oversee a major industrial infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi. This role requires leading various project activities from engineering to site execution and commissioning, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in similar projects, excellent stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with FIDIC contracts. Contributing to one of the largest port-related projects in the region is a unique opportunity to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in industrial, infrastructure, EPC, port, logistics, mechanical, construction, or system integration projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects with technical, commercial, contractual, and site execution interfaces.
• Experience in the UAE, GCC, or wider MENA region is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with FIDIC‑based contracts and project procedures.
• Strong customer‑facing communication skills.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and project control capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of a large-scale industrial infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi.
• Manage project schedule, milestones, priorities, risks, and critical path activities.
• Ensure timely delivery in line with agreed quality and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate multiple technical disciplines including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and site installation.
• Act as a key interface with clients and internal project teams.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation measures.

Skills

Strong project ownership and leadership mindset

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong prioritization under pressure

FIDIC affinity and contractual awareness

Technical coordination across multiple disciplines

Critical path and schedule management

Risk identification and mitigation

Customer communication and expectation management

Quality-focused execution

Strong reporting and documentation discipline

Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural project environment

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related technical field

PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

A B R E Contracting LLC is seeking a strong and experienced Project Manager to oversee a major industrial infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi. This role requires leading various project activities from engineering to site execution and commissioning, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in similar projects, excellent stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with FIDIC contracts. Contributing to one of the largest port-related projects in the region is a unique opportunity to make an impact.