Project Manager Construction-Metals and Infrastructure

YO AI Labs; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager (Construction and Infrastructure) with a strong background in water and wastewater treatment to lead STP site execution, coordinate with design teams, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.

You will oversee planning, risk, resource allocation, QA/QC, and client/consultant communications, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required safety standards. 12–15 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have engineering background and STP project experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex construction projects.
• Strong communication with clients and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee STP project execution per baseline program.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants on technical and commercial matters.
• Monitor progress, schedule, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee engineering documents and approvals.
• Manage BOQ verification and material coordination.
• Lead site teams and ensure safety and quality.
• Ensure testing, commissioning, and handover readiness.
• Prepare payment certifications and monitor costs.

Skills

STP project delivery

Water & wastewater industry

Engineering oversight

Client/consultant communication

Project planning & scheduling

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Role : Project Manager (Construction and Infrastructure)

Domain : Construction/Cement/Metals/Infrastructure

Job Type : Full Time

Location : United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Experience: 12 - 15 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in the Water and Wastewater treatment industry focused on STP projects. The role combines project management and resource leadership with hands-on technical oversight and engineering expertise. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing STP site execution supporting design and documentation processes and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. This role requires excellent technical knowledge project management capabilities and effective communication with clients and consultants. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery including planning execution coordination of resources technical supervision client/consultant management and ensuring projects are completed on time within budget and to required quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Project Planning based on Baseline program and Client Coordination

Develop the project plan and submit it to the client.

Coordinate with the client on the project technical and commercial matters.

Monitor project progress and take corrective actions to achieve milestones.

Conduct regular meetings with clients consultants and internal teams.

B. Engineering and Document Control

Schedule monitor and expedite engineering documents such as material submittals shop drawings method statements basic engineering process (BEP) P&ID and general arrangement drawings.

Ensure timely submission and approval of all technical documents.

C. BOQ Verification and Material Coordination

Derive BOQ from approved shop drawings through the engineering department.

Verify and approve BOQ and raise material requests to the purchase department.

Follow up on procurement and ensure timely delivery of materials to site.

Coordinate material inspection requests (MIR) and ensure the approvals.

D. Resource Planning and Site Execution

Plan schedule and monitor engineers supervisors foremen technicians and machinery required for project execution.

Supervise site activities and ensure work is executed as per approved drawings and specifications.

Ensure compliance with project safety requirements.

E. Inspection and Approvals

Raise work inspection requests (WIR) through the team upon completion of work.

Ensure work meets contractual quantity and quality requirements.

Follow up and obtain approvals from consultants and clients.

F. Quality Control

Conduct internal quality inspections prior to submitting work inspection requests (WIR) and quality documents to the client/consultant.

Ensure all works and materials comply with approved drawings specifications method statements and contractual quality requirements.

Coordinate with the QA/QC team to close non-conformities and obtain timely approvals from the client/consultant.

G. Testing Commissioning and Handover

Prepare and submit testing and commissioning method statements schedules and plans.

Arrange required manpower tools and equipment for testing and commissioning.

Ensure successful completion of testing and commissioning and obtain inspection approvals.

Coordinate final handover documentation and project close-out.

H. Billing and Payment Certification

Ensure payment applications (PA) are prepared based on approved MIR and WIR.

Verify that quantities and values comply with contract terms.

Submit payment applications follow up for approval and obtain payment certificates (PC).Cost Monitoring and Budget Control

Obtain project cost details from the tendering department.

Monitor actual project costs against the approved budget.

Identify cost deviations and implement corrective measures to maintain profitability.

Must-Haves :

Candidate must be working on a project managerial role focused on the execution of STP projects

Candidate must have experience in the successful execution of STP projects above 50 MLD

Candidate must have strong technical expertise in end to end STP project delivery with accomplished project planning capabilities

Candidate must be willing to work in STP project site on full time basis

Candidates must be from an engineering background

Candidate must have good communication skills