Senior Infrastructure Projects Lead

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure programs in the GCC region. You will oversee PMC construction delivery, manage contractor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget project completion from design through handover.

Applicants should have a civil engineering background, 20 years in major infrastructure projects, and PMP/APM certification. Excellent English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in major infrastructure (roads / utilities / urban development) projects operating within the GCC Region.
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Project Manager delivering major roads, utilities and urban development projects.
• Strong experience in PMC / Construction Supervision roles, contract administration, stakeholder management, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Preferably PMP / APM certified.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMC site delivery/construction team; manage contractor performance, interface coordination, progress, risk, and commercial/contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with approved program, design, quality, HSSE, cost and reporting requirements; coordinate with Employer, Engineer, consultants and stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Manage tasks related to Infrastructure from design through execution and handover phases.
• Review possible Infrastructure Package Procurement Strategies for discussion and implementation.
• Ensure coordination between Design, Construction and Commercial disciplines in terms of Infrastructure.
• Manage Construction Managers.
• Review progress and adherence to Technical, Safety and Quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Standards across all works are achieved.
• Ensure highest levels of Site Safety are established, implemented and maintained.
• Ensure continual compliance with project delivery strategies and timescales.
• Ensure all parties perform in accordance with their contracted services and duties.
• Evaluate progress on Construction Methodology & Schedules and mitigate cost/time deviations.
• Review Contractor’s submitted Monthly Reports.
• Communicate project risks to Project Director and Delivery Teams.
• Monitor and review Consultants’ / Contractors’ performance; provide regular feedback and address underperformance.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements are produced, reviewed and signed off.
• Identify and mitigate Project Risks; feed into central Risk Register.
• Chair meetings as necessary.
• Ensure environmental compliance and direction.
• Ensure commissioning works and snagging lists are completed.
• Ensure works comply with handover standards and are coordinated with site logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line manager/supervisor.

Skills

PMC / Construction Supervision

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PMP / APM certified

Job description

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure programs in the GCC region. You will oversee PMC construction delivery, manage contractor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget project completion from design through handover.

Applicants should have a civil engineering background, 20 years in major infrastructure projects, and PMP/APM certification. Excellent English communication is required.