Project Manager (Infrastructure) - Real Estate

Big Fish Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a professional with extensive experience in managing infrastructure projects in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with infrastructure and underground utilities, knowledge of authority approvals, and strong communication skills. You will lead design reviews, supervise construction, and liaise with local authorities to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong experience in infrastructure and underground utilities projects.
• Good understanding of design coordination and reviewing technical drawings.
• Proven ability to manage authority submissions and approvals (e.g., ADM, ADDC, ADSSC, Etisalat, Du).
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design review, and implementation of all infrastructure works.
• Coordinate with master planners, consultants, and contractors for infrastructure designs.
• Supervise and monitor construction activities for infrastructure and utilities.
• Manage and review detailed engineering drawings and specifications for infrastructure.
• Oversee the integration and interconnection of various utility systems.
• Liaise directly with local authorities and government entities for design NOCs and permits.
• Establish and manage systems for infrastructure design management and approvals.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions including method statements and shop drawings.
• Coordinate design changes and ensure technical solutions are feasible and cost-effective.
• Support the development team in feasibility studies and master planning.
• Manage handover of infrastructure works to authorities and internal teams.
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management on project progress and risks.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design review, and implementation of all infrastructure works (roads, utilities, drainage, water, power, telecom, and other services) for the development.
• Coordinate with master planners, consultants, and contractors to ensure infrastructure designs are aligned with project requirements, design guidelines, and development objectives.
• Supervise and monitor construction activities for infrastructure and utilities to ensure compliance with approved designs, authority standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage and review detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports related to infrastructure development.
• Oversee the integration and interconnection of various utility systems to ensure operational efficiency and long‑term sustainability.
• Liaise directly with local authorities and government entities (e.g., ADM, ADDC, DEWA, Etisalat, etc.) to secure design NOCs, permits, and approvals for infrastructure works.
• Establish and manage systems, procedures, and protocols for infrastructure design management, supervision, and approvals.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions including method statements, shop drawings, and material approvals for infrastructure and utilities.
• Coordinate design changes, value engineering proposals, and ensure technical solutions are feasible and cost‑effective.
• Support the development team in feasibility studies, master planning, and phasing of infrastructure requirements to align with real estate project timelines.
• Manage handover of infrastructure works to authorities and internal facilities management teams, ensuring all approvals and as‑built documentation are completed.
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management on progress, risks, costs, and authority interactions related to infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• 5+ strong experience in infrastructure and underground utilities projects.
• Good understanding of design coordination and reviewing technical drawings.
• Proven ability to manage authority submissions and approvals (e.g., ADM, ADDC, ADSSC, Etisalat, Du).
• Experience working on large‑scale construction projects.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem‑solving skills.