Project Manager

Business Umbrella - Recruitment, Training, Consulting, Licensing Healthcare Education Real estate; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Umbrella is seeking a senior Electrical Infrastructure Project Lead to drive planning, execution and handover for large-scale public projects in Abu Dhabi. You will secure approvals, manage interfaces with TAQA Distribution, ADM, ADQCC and other authorities, while directing consultants, contractors and suppliers.

The role requires a TAQA area of expertise, strong leadership, and experience delivering projects from concept through commissioning under UAE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in Abu Dhabi managing public electrical infrastructure or utility projects.
• TAQA Distribution Approved Competent Electrical Engineer; ADM/ADQCC approvals; UAE regulations.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete project lifecycle from planning through final handover.
• Lead all authority approvals, permits, utility connections and NOCs.
• Coordinate with TAQA Distribution, ADM, ADQCC, Civil Defense and other authorities.
• Manage consultants, contractors, suppliers and utility providers.
• Review designs, shop drawings, technical submissions and project schedules.
• Supervise civil and electrical works, testing, commissioning and energization.
• Ensure compliance with TAQA, ADM, ADQCC and UAE regulations.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards to Top Management.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings and ensure timely closure of action items.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Contract administration

Risk management

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Job description

The ideal candidate will lead the planning, execution, authority approvals, utility coordination, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of large-scale public electrical infrastructure projects across Abu Dhabi while ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage the complete project lifecycle from planning through final handover. Lead all authority approvals, permits, utility connections and NOCs. Coordinate with TAQA Distribution, Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), ADQCC, Civil Defense and other relevant authorities. Manage consultants, contractors, suppliers and utility providers. Review designs, shop drawings, technical submissions and project schedules. Supervise civil and electrical infrastructure works, testing, commissioning and energization. Ensure compliance with TAQA, ADM, ADQCC, IEC standards and UAE regulations. Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and executivepresentations to Top Management covering project progress, approvals, schedule, budget, risks, delays and recovery plans. Conduct regular coordination meetings and ensure timely closure of action items.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Abu Dhabi managing public electrical infrastructure or utility projects. Proven experience delivering similar infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning. Must be a TAQA Distribution Approved Competent Electrical Engineer. Must be an Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) Approved Electrical Engineer. Must hold a valid ADQCC Electrical Engineer approval/certification (where applicable). Expert knowledge of TAQA Distribution, ADM, ADQCC and other authority approval processes, submissions, permits, NOCs, inspections and energization procedures. Extensive experience obtaining Premise IDs, LDN approvals, TPD approvals, LV connection approvals and utility NOCs. Strong knowledge of LV infrastructure, substations, transformers, electrical distribution networks and IEC standards. Experience managing consultants, contractors and government stakeholders. PMP certification is preferred. Valid UAE Driving License.

Core Competencies

Leadership, stakeholder management, project planning, contract administration, risk management,budgeting, communication, negotiation, problem solving and decision making.