Project Manager -Construction-Metals and Infrastructure

YO AI Labs; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Construction/Infrastructure) for UAE-Dubai, focused on Water and Wastewater treatment project delivery. You will oversee end-to-end STP site execution, support design/documentation, and ensure milestones, budget, and quality targets are met.

A background in engineering and strong leadership are essential. The role requires 12–15 years of experience in STP projects, with readiness to work on-site full time and manage multi-disciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Must have strong project management experience in STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) projects.
• Excellent technical oversight and ability to coordinate design, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and baselined project program; coordinate with client on technical and commercial matters.
• Prepare and submit project plans, monitor progress, and take corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Oversee engineering documents: submittals, shop drawings, method statements, P&IDs, BEP.
• Derive and verify BOQ; coordinate material procurement and MIRs; ensure timely deliveries.
• Plan resources, supervise site activities, ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning plans, and handover documentation; obtain approvals.
• Prepare and submit payment applications; monitor costs and maintain profitability.

Skills

Project management

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