Project Construction Manager

Austin NAWIC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 412,000 - 504,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International contract with €10,000net

Job summary

Austin NAWIC is seeking a Project Construction Manager for a major High-Speed Rail project in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee the concrete track works from design to construction on the contractor side, leading strategy and execution across the 150 km line.

The role requires at least 15 years in project management on contractor projects, strong railway infrastructure/HRS expertise, and fluent English. International contract terms apply with comprehensive welfare provisions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience on the contractor side.
• Proven experience in railway infrastructure and High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects.
• Strong expertise in concrete track systems.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction strategy from design through execution across the 150 km railway line.
• Oversee design constructability, construction methods, sequencing and site requirements.
• Drive construction execution across multiple work fronts, ensuring schedule, cost, quality and HSE targets are met.
• Coordinate Engineering, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement and subcontractors.
• Manage interfaces between civil works, earthworks, structures, track, rail systems, utilities and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor progress, productivity and resources, addressing constraints and protecting key milestones.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, ITPs and project standards through testing, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Project management

Railway infrastructure

Construction methods

English fluency

Job description

About us

The issue

We are passionate about major mobility projects because they pave the way for the future, connect people and places, and help shape dynamic and accessible societies.

The Project

For a large-scale High-Speed Rail (HSR) project in Abu Dhabi, we are currently looking for a Project Construction Manager to oversee the concrete track works, from the engineering phase through to construction, on the contractor side.

Job description

Overview of the role

• Lead the construction strategy from design through execution across the 150 km railway line.
• Oversee design constructability, construction methods, sequencing and site requirements.
• Drive construction execution across multiple work fronts, ensuring schedule, cost, quality and HSE targets are met.
• Coordinate Engineering, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement and subcontractors.
• Manage interfaces between civil works, earthworks, structures, track, rail systems, utilities and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor progress, productivity and resources, addressing constraints and protecting key milestones.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, ITPs and project standards through testing, commissioning and handover.

Required qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management, with strong expertise in design, methods and construction on the contractor side.
• Proven experience in railway infrastructure and High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects.
• Strong expertise in concrete track systems.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Benefits

International contract: €10,000 net/month + accommodation + flights and travel expenses.