Project Manager Infrastructure (must be fluent in Afrikaans or German speaking languages)

Heilbronn; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Heilbronn in the UAE seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead infrastructure construction projects, ensuring delivery within budgets, timelines, quality standards, and safety requirements.

You will manage from planning and mobilization to handover, coordinate with consultants, clients, engineers, suppliers, and authorities, and report progress to senior management.

Previous UAE infrastructure experience, especially on roads/utilities, and a Civil Engineering degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as Project Manager on infrastructure projects.
• Experience with roads, utilities, drainage, sewerage infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure projects from planning to handover.
• Oversee site operations, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, engineers, suppliers, and authorities.
• Monitor progress, costs, quality, and safety compliance.
• Manage contracts, variations, claims, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with drawings and UAE requirements.
• Prepare progress reports for senior management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Coordination

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee infrastructure construction projects in the UAE, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage infrastructure projects from planning and mobilization through to completion and handover.
• Oversee site operations, project schedules, budgets, resources, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, engineers, suppliers, and relevant authorities.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and health and safety compliance.
• Manage contractual obligations, variations, claims, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and UAE authority requirements.
• Prepare progress reports and provide regular updates to senior management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager on infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of roads, utilities, drainage, sewerage, and associated infrastructure works.
• Previous UAE infrastructure experience is essential, preferably on projects for Emirates-related entities.
• South African or German nationality preferred.
• Excellent leadership, planning, commercial, and coordination skills.