Project Manager (Bridges and Structures Maintenance Project)

Egis; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Bridges & Structures Maintenance to oversee maintenance and construction projects for local municipality. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and at least 15 years of related experience. The role involves managing project delivery while ensuring compliance with municipal standards and regulations. Strong leadership and project management skills are required, along with proficiency in tools like Primavera or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in bridges and structures maintenance and/or construction.
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure or municipal projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of bridge structures and maintenance methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee bridges and structures maintenance projects from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and codes.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, risk management, and resource allocation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Bridges & Structures Maintenance to lead and manage bridge and structural maintenance and construction projects for Al Ain Municipality. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, ensuring compliance with municipal standards, safety regulations, quality requirements, and approved budgets and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee bridges and structures maintenance projects from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with Al Ain Municipality, Abu Dhabi, and international engineering standards and codes.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Supervise inspections, rehabilitation, strengthening, and maintenance works for bridges and structural assets.
• Review and approve technical reports, method statements, designs, and maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate with municipality departments, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities.
• Manage contracts, variations, claims, and payment certifications.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular progress and technical reports.
• Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in bridges and structures maintenance and/or construction.
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure or municipal projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of bridge structures, concrete and steel structures, and maintenance methodologies.
• Experience in contract administration and FIDIC conditions.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project, or similar).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi / Al Ain Municipality standards is highly preferred.
• English is mandatory; Arabic is an advantage.