Senior Infrastructure Project Manager (UAE)

Tanqeeb; Sharjah; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs in the UAE. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets, schedules, and compliance with contractual requirements.

Applicants should bring 15–20+ years of heavy civil experience, UAE-specific credentials, and a track record with Tier-1 contractors. Strong leadership, technical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15–20+ years of heavy civil engineering and infrastructure construction experience.
• Minimum 7–10 years UAE experience, preferably with Tier-1 infrastructure/main contractors.
• Proven experience as a Lead Project Manager / Senior Project Manager on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in: Roads and highways, Bridges and interchanges, Tunnels and underpasses, Earthworks and excavation, Wet and dry utilities, Deep trenching and infrastructure services.
• Practical knowledge of bridge construction methods including post-tensioning, precast, and in-situ construction.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, claims, variations, cost control, and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Manage projects involving highways, bridges, tunnels, interchanges, earthworks, and utility networks.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including Construction Managers, Project Engineers, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, and Commercial teams.
• Develop and monitor master project schedules, milestones, resources, and recovery plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate the integration of civil works with wet and dry utilities.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, P&L, cost control, cash flow, and commercial performance.
• Work closely with Commercial and Quantity Surveying teams on forecasting, procurement, subcontractors, and cost management.
• Coordinate with UAE authorities such as RTA, DEWA, DM, ADM, SEWA, and other authorities for approvals and handovers.
• Lead senior-level progress meetings and provide clear project performance reports to management and clients.
• Ensure strict compliance with UAE HSE requirements, project specifications, and company standards.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

English communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs in the UAE. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets, schedules, and compliance with contractual requirements.

Applicants should bring 15–20+ years of heavy civil experience, UAE-specific credentials, and a track record with Tier-1 contractors. Strong leadership, technical, and communication skills are essential.