Project Manager (Sewerage Networks Rehab)

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee utility projects in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing project delivery, ensuring technical oversight, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates must have 15-20 years of professional experience, including 5 years in UAE consultancy, and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Familiarity with wastewater and sewerage rehabilitation projects is preferred, along with strong communication skills in English and ideally Arabic. Join a dynamic team committed to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15-20 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in UAE.
• Proven success in utilities projects, especially wastewater and sewerage rehabilitation.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project delivery including planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Oversee design quality and ensure compliance with local regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and external authorities.

Skills

Project delivery management

Technical oversight

Client and stakeholder relations

Quality, HSE & Compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PM/APM or equivalent certification

Job description

About the Job: Project Manager (Sewerage Networks Rehab)

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our client's communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

Stantec is currently looking for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi and support our ongoing projects in the UAE.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the successful planning, design, tendering, and supervision of utility projects preferably in wastewater and rehabilitation projects in the UAE, with a primary focus on Abu Dhabi/Al Ain‑based utility works. This role requires a professional with a minimum of 15 years of overall experience (including at least 5 years in the UAE) in a consultancy environment, with a strong technical foundation in utilities and rehabilitation engineering.

Key Accountabilities

• 1. Manage project delivery and execution.
  • Manage all aspects of project delivery including planning, budgeting, execution, and risk management.
  • Develop and monitor project programs, budgets, and execution plans to ensure timely completion and financial control.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, contract management, and Stantec's internal project governance procedures.
  • Lead internal and external reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment across all stakeholders.
  • Manage consultancy projects and all stages of the design process from concept to detail design, and tender.
  • Oversee the construction phase and liaise with stakeholders.
• 2. Technical Oversight.
  • Oversee the design and technical quality of utility projects, especially sewerage, water, and rehabilitation works.
  • Ensure designs comply with DMT, DOE, TAQA standards and local regulatory frameworks.
  • Review and approve technical deliverables and reports.
  • Coordinate with design teams to identify and resolve technical issues proactively.
• 3. Client and Stakeholder Relations.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and external authorities.
  • Understand client requirements and processes, preferably with TAQA and other utility government stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain lasting positive and professional relationships with government entities, contractors, and developers.
  • Support business development through proposals, presentations, and bid preparation.
• 4. Quality, HSE & Compliance.
  • Uphold Stantec's HSE, quality, and ethical standards across all project stages.
  • Apply Design for Safety and Construction Design Management principles.
• 5. Team Leadership.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Mentor and guide Project Management staff and technical staff within the team.
  • Foster a collaborative and performance‑driven work culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 15‑20 years of total professional experience, with at least 5 years in UAE consultancy practice.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil (Masters preferred).
• PM/APM or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Must be licensed/registered with a recognized authority.
• Proven success in utilities projects, preferred in wastewater and sewerage rehabilitation projects.
• Experience locally in either Abu Dhabi or Al Ain.
• Preferably has worked with TAQA Water Solution / SWS / ADSSC.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written); Arabic is an advantage.