Project Manager/ Lead Water Engineer

AFC Consultants International GmbH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for water-related infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. Candidates must have at least 10 years of project management experience, including 5 years in UAE water infrastructure. Responsibilities include leading teams through feasibility studies, design, and consultancy, ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering is required. This is a 3-year contractual assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in project management.
• 5 years focused on water-related infrastructure in the UAE.
• Ability to lead feasibility studies, design, and consultancy support.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Direct teams and manage project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Organise project meetings and communicate expectations.

Skills

Project management

Water-related infrastructure

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Project Management or Water Resources

Job description

Overview

GOPA Tech is building its expert pool for water-related projects under the TAQA Transmission Consultancy Framework in Abu Dhabi. We are seeking highly qualified specialists with relevant technical and regional experience to join our roster for forthcoming opportunities. If you are interested in being considered, review the requirements and submit your profile for evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in project management, including at least 5 years focused on water-related infrastructure in the UAE and within the TAQA environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams across feasibility studies, design, tender preparation, and consultancy support during construction.
• Proven ability to act as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Strong experience in directing teams and managing project scope, budget, resources, schedule, and quality.
• Ability to plan and schedule workloads and resources effectively across complex assignments.
• Experience in organising and managing project meetings and review workshops.
• Ability to communicate project expectations and client requirements clearly to multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, well organised, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong awareness of safe working practices for large-scale water infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with working knowledge of MS Project and Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering; a Master’s degree in Project Management, Water Resources, or a related field would be preferred.
• Any additional certifications or professional training relevant to the role would be considered an advantage.

Languages

• Arabic
• English

Duration

Contractual assignment for 3 years, as per project requirements.

The project / Location

• Countries: United Arab Emirates