Rail Infrastructure Delivery Director

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Construction Director to lead a major Rail project in Dubai. You will oversee strategic direction, contractual and commercial management, and delivery excellence for rail enabling works in a complex urban environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating utilities diversions, liaising with authorities and designers, and ensuring alignment with approved programmes and contractual requirements. Strong leadership and 20+ years of rail experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale rail projects and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial and contract management including claims and negotiations.
• Proven track record delivering projects over AED 1 billion in value.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for rail infrastructure enabling works.
• Lead and manage enabling works for rail corridors, stations, depots, viaducts, bridges, tunnels and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate relocation, diversion, protection, and reinstatement of utilities and infrastructure services.
• Review utility records, drawings, GIS data, and site investigations to verify existing conditions and plan diversions.
• Monitor progress against baselines and ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of enabling works.

Skills

Rail project leadership

Contract management

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered engineer (preferred)

PMP or equivalent certification (advantage)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Construction Director to lead a major Rail project in Dubai. You will oversee strategic direction, contractual and commercial management, and delivery excellence for rail enabling works in a complex urban environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating utilities diversions, liaising with authorities and designers, and ensuring alignment with approved programmes and contractual requirements. Strong leadership and 20+ years of rail experience are essential.