Project / Design Manager (Dubai / Abu Dhabi - 100% (m / f)

ARX Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in the UAE seeks a highly skilled Project / Design Manager for their Transportation Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of project management experience, including 5 years in the GCC, alongside a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project compliance, and effective risk management. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that influence the Middle East, promoting personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Work on cutting-edge projects in the region

Synergistic team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in project management, 5 years in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of land development design and construction methodologies.
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Manage project finances and timelines.
• Implement quality control processes.
• Prepare regular project progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP)

Job description

ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in: airports, bridges, buildings, cableways, digital innovation, environment, equipment, geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros, nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports, railways, river engineering, roads, traffic, tunnels, and water / wastewater treatment.

With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time.

People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.

ARX marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with its offices in UAE and KSA. This underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market.

For our office in Abu Dhabi, we are looking for

Project / Design Manager - 100% (m / f)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our team in the Transportation Infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee the detailed design process, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with local and international standards, and the integration of innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to meet project requirements and manage expectations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, particularly those related to geotechnical, environmental, and structural challenges.
• Monitor project finances, ensuring effective cost management and adherence to project schedules.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of delivery.
• Prepare and present regular project progress reports, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all project phases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in the GCC, focusing on land development and infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, PMI) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of land development design, construction methodologies, and relevant industry standards.
• Proven leadership abilities with a track record of managing large, complex projects and multidisciplinary teams. Excellent command of English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

We Offer

• Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
• Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.

If you would like to join our highly motivated and very successful team, please send us your complete application!