Senior Design Manager - Roads / Utilities / Urban Development

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead planning, design, coordination and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in the GCC, with a focus on roads, utilities and marine works. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage risks, budgets, schedules and stakeholder engagement to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

This role requires extensive PMC/consultancy experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in complex infrastructure delivery within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience (Minimum 5 years in GCC) in infrastructure design and construction management within large-scale GCC Infrastructure (Roads & Utilities) / Community Development Projects.
• Strong experience in Roads, Utilities and Urban Development.
• Proven background in PMC / Consultancy and multidisciplinary coordination environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures related to infrastructure delivery and marine works.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams.
• Manage contracts with external vendors and contractors.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage risk and resolve issues that arise during project delivery.
• Contribute to development of strategic plans for the organization.
• Oversee planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects related to marine works.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Design Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. The role oversees multidisciplinary design teams, manages technical interfaces, project risks, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement, while providing strategic direction and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires extensive experience in roads, utilities, urban infrastructure, and construction management within PMC/consultancy environments, ensuring successful project delivery, quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to infrastructure delivery and marine
• Providing technical guidance and support to project teams
• Managing contracts with external vendors and contractors
• Conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure projects
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Managing risk and resolving issues that arise during project delivery
• Contributing to the development of strategic plans for the organization.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects related to marine works, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Team Management: Manage a team of engineers, project managers, and construction workers, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure that projects are delivered effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders such as clients, government agencies, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain positive relationships.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiates contracts with clients, contractors, and other key project partners to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and within budget.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the project timeline, budget, or safety of the project.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the organization and among project partners.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets, ensuring that costs are controlled and that projects are delivered within budget.
• Progress Reporting: Prepare progress reports and other communication materials to communicate project status to key stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, identifying opportunities for innovation and implementing best practices in project delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 20 years’ experience (Minimum 5 years in GCC) in the infrastructure design and construction management within large-scale GCC Infrastructure (Roads & Utilities) / Community Development Projects.
• Strong experience in Roads, Utilities and Urban Development.
• Proven background in PMC / Consultancy and multidisciplinary coordination environments.

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com .

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.