Rail Utilities Diversion & Traffic Management Lead

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of enabling works on a major Rail project in Abu Dhabi. You will provide overall leadership, contractual and commercial management, and ensure delivery excellence in alignment with client and company objectives.

Responsibilities include steering rail infrastructure enabling works, coordinating with authorities and utilities, and managing the relocation and diversion of assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered status or membership in a recognized professional institution (MICE, MCIOB, MRICS).
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large-scale rail projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects valued over AED 1 billion.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience, including claims and negotiations.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for rail infrastructure enabling works, ensuring safety, efficiency and programme compliance.
• Lead enabling works across rail corridors, stations, depots, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee utility relocation, diversions, protection, and reinstatement of services.
• Coordinate with authorities, utilities, designers, contractors and stakeholders on NOCs, permits and shutdowns.
• Manage drawings, method statements, traffic management plans, and construction sequencing.
• Ensure compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, and contract conditions.
• Lead client and PM/Consultant coordination meetings and monitor contractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or professional membership

PMP or project management certification

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of enabling works on a major Rail project in Abu Dhabi. You will provide overall leadership, contractual and commercial management, and ensure delivery excellence in alignment with client and company objectives.

Responsibilities include steering rail infrastructure enabling works, coordinating with authorities and utilities, and managing the relocation and diversion of assets.