Project Manager - Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure

AECOM Middle East Ltd

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 300,000 - 540,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Paid time off and leave arrangements

Retirement savings plans

Employee stock purchase plans

Employee well-being resources

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Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee stormwater management and drainage infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and government agencies to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring at least 10 years in project management, including 5 years in stormwater or civil infrastructure, with strong leadership and financial oversight capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of professional project management experience.
At least 5 years in stormwater or civil infrastructure.
Proven experience in PMC or equivalent oversight.
Strong knowledge of stormwater systems and civil engineering.

Responsibilities

Oversee stormwater infrastructure projects from planning to completion.
Ensure delivery aligns with schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and resource needs.
Monitor progress and implement corrective actions when needed.
Manage project documentation and reporting to clients and management.

Skills

Project management

Stormwater management

Civil infrastructure

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Contract management

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Manager - Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure Job Snapshot

Role: Project Manager - Stormwater Infrastructure
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Experience: Minimum 10 years in project management, including at least 5 years in stormwater or civil infrastructure projects
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee stormwater management and drainage infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will manage project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery, ensuring that infrastructure works meet agreed schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and regulatory standards. The position involves coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, consultants, government agencies, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires proven experience in project management consultancy (PMC) or a comparable project oversight position, together with strong technical knowledge of stormwater systems, drainage infrastructure, and civil engineering principles. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of project management experience, including five years in stormwater or civil infrastructure projects, and demonstrate sound judgement, financial management capabilities, and effective stakeholder coordination.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Stormwater Infrastructure Project Management - Manage stormwater infrastructure projects throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial planning through execution and completion.
Oversee project activities to ensure delivery in accordance with approved objectives, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Develop comprehensive project execution plans outlining key activities, responsibilities, milestones, and resource requirements.
Monitor progress against established project schedules and identify potential delays.
Implement corrective actions when project performance deviates from approved plans.
Coordinate engineering and construction activities to support efficient project execution.
Maintain oversight of project deliverables and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
Make informed decisions to address project challenges and maintain delivery objectives.
Project Planning and Scheduling - Develop detailed project schedules, implementation plans, and delivery milestones.
Establish project timelines in coordination with engineering teams and other stakeholders.
Monitor scheduled activities and evaluate progress against planned completion dates.
Identify scheduling conflicts and recommend practical solutions.
Coordinate project resources to support agreed implementation requirements.
Update project schedules when necessary to reflect approved changes or emerging constraints.
Use appropriate project management software to monitor activities and report progress.
Support effective planning across multiple concurrent project responsibilities.
Budget Management and Cost Control - Prepare and monitor project budgets and financial forecasts.
Track project expenditures and assess financial performance against approved budgets.
Apply cost control measures to support responsible project spending.
Review cost estimates and identify potential financial risks.
Coordinate with relevant teams to monitor project expenditure and resource utilisation.
Report significant budget variances and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Maintain accurate financial information to support project management decisions.
Promote financial accountability throughout project execution.
Engineering and Construction Coordination - Coordinate with civil engineers, drainage specialists, contractors, consultants, and other project professionals.
Support effective communication between engineering disciplines involved in stormwater infrastructure delivery.
Review project progress and address coordination issues affecting implementation.
Work with contractors and consultants to resolve technical and operational challenges.
Coordinate with government agencies and relevant authorities on project-related matters.
Ensure engineering and construction activities remain aligned with project objectives.
Facilitate timely resolution of issues that could affect project schedules or quality.
Maintain productive working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams.
Project Risk Management - Identify and assess technical, operational, financial, and scheduling risks.
Develop risk mitigation strategies appropriate to project requirements.
Prepare contingency plans for potential delays and unforeseen challenges.
Monitor identified risks throughout project execution.
Coordinate with stakeholders to address emerging project concerns.
Evaluate the potential impact of project changes on cost, schedule, and delivery.
Recommend preventive and corrective measures to minimise project disruption.
Maintain a proactive approach to risk identification and resolution.
Contract and Vendor Management - Coordinate contract-related activities supporting stormwater infrastructure projects.
Monitor contractor and vendor performance against relevant project requirements.
Maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
Support appropriate resource allocation across project activities.
Identify contractual or vendor performance concerns and coordinate their resolution.
Work with project teams to ensure contracted services support agreed delivery objectives.
Maintain accurate records of relevant contract and vendor management activities.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance - Monitor project activities to ensure compliance with established quality requirements.
Implement and oversee appropriate quality assurance procedures throughout project phases.
Ensure project activities comply with applicable UAE regulations and local requirements.
Monitor adherence to relevant environmental standards and safety protocols.
Coordinate with technical teams to identify and address quality concerns.
Review project performance against approved technical specifications.
Support corrective actions where activities do not meet required standards.
Promote consistent application of project quality and compliance procedures.
Stakeholder Communication and Reporting - Conduct regular project coordination meetings with clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Provide progress updates to senior management and project clients.
Communicate project achievements, outstanding issues, risks, and proposed solutions.
Maintain clear communication with government agencies and relevant authorities.
Prepare accurate project status reports and management presentations.
Coordinate stakeholder feedback and support timely resolution of project concerns.
Maintain professional relationships through transparent reporting and effective communication.
Ensure relevant project information is shared with appropriate team members.
Project Documentation and Technical Records - Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Organise project plans, schedules, technical specifications, and progress reports.
Maintain accurate records of key decisions, project changes, and relevant communications.
Ensure project documentation is updated to reflect approved developments.
Support consistent document management practices throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain reliable records to support reporting, project reviews, and compliance requirements.
Ensure technical and administrative documentation is accessible to authorised stakeholders.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

Minimum 10 years of professional project management experience.
At least 5 years of experience in stormwater management or civil infrastructure projects.
Proven experience working as a Project Management Consultant (PMC) or in a comparable project oversight capacity.
Strong technical understanding of stormwater management systems and drainage infrastructure.
Sound knowledge of civil engineering principles relevant to infrastructure project delivery.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.
Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent applications.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects or project responsibilities simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with UAE building codes, environmental regulations, and local compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification.
Previous experience delivering projects in the United Arab Emirates or wider Middle East region.
Knowledge of AutoCAD or other relevant engineering design software.

Key Skills and Professional Competencies

Stormwater and drainage infrastructure project management.
Project Management Consultancy (PMC) oversight.
Civil infrastructure planning and delivery.
Project scheduling and milestone tracking.
Budget management, cost control, and financial forecasting.
Multidisciplinary engineering and contractor coordination.
Project risk assessment and contingency planning.
Contract and vendor relationship management.
Quality assurance and construction compliance.
UAE regulatory and environmental requirements.
Project documentation and technical reporting.
Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent scheduling software.
Stakeholder engagement and client communication.
Independent decision-making and practical problem-solving.
Ability to manage complex project timelines and competing priorities.

Recruitment and Onboarding Requirements

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.