Rail Utilities Diversion & Traffic Management Lead

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of enabling works for a major Rail project in Dubai, focusing on relocation and diversion of utilities, coordination with authorities and stakeholders, and ensuring delivery to programme and contractual requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in rail projects, strong leadership, and expertise in managing complex interfaces between utilities and rail infrastructure within a matrix organization. On-site work in Dubai is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered status or membership preferred.
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large-scale rail projects.
• Proven record in delivering projects over AED 1 billion in value.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of enabling works for rail infrastructure relocating and diversions.
• Oversee utility relocation coordination with authorities, agencies and stakeholders.
• Manage interfaces between rail works, utilities, and road infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, authority requirements and contract conditions.
• Monitor progress against approved baseline programmes, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Lead coordination meetings with Client, PMC/Consultant, Contractor and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Rail project experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AECOM seeks a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of enabling works for a major Rail project in Dubai, focusing on relocation and diversion of utilities, coordination with authorities and stakeholders, and ensuring delivery to programme and contractual requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in rail projects, strong leadership, and expertise in managing complex interfaces between utilities and rail infrastructure within a matrix organization. On-site work in Dubai is expected.