Port Expansion Project Lead (Senior Manager)

AimGulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AimGulf is seeking a senior port project leader to oversee the Fujairah expansion works within the Ports Cluster ETS team. You will drive planning, design, construction and handover, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

You will manage design consultants and contractors under FIDIC contracts, coordinate with port operations, and mentor a diverse team to achieve high performance in a live port environment.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years in a senior port/infrastructure role.
• 5+ years managing major port/marine projects.
• Experience with live operating ports.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of port expansion projects from design to handover.
• Define scope, schedule, budget, and resources to meet objectives.
• Manage design consultants and contractors including contract administration (FIDIC).
• Ensure compliance with UAE/Fujairah regulations and HSE standards.
• Mentor project engineers and foster high-performance teams.
• Coordinate with port operations for seamless transition of new facilities.

Skills

Project management

Port/Marine experience

FIDIC contracts

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Marine/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PMP/PRINCE2 certification desirable

Chartered/registered engineer UAE status

Job description

AimGulf is seeking a senior port project leader to oversee the Fujairah expansion works within the Ports Cluster ETS team. You will drive planning, design, construction and handover, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

You will manage design consultants and contractors under FIDIC contracts, coordinate with port operations, and mentor a diverse team to achieve high performance in a live port environment.