Senior Large-Scale Infrastructure Delivery Lead

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure to lead large-scale road, utilities and urban development programs. You will manage feasibility through handover, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance.

The role requires 10–15+ years in infrastructure project management, strong contract and commercial acumen, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver complex projects on time and within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2) is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and construction law principles.
• Proficiency in project management tools: Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects through all design stages, procurement, construction, and handover.
• Develop and manage detailed execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Manage scope, cost, quality, and risk per contractual and regulatory standards.
• Serve as primary client/consultant/contractor liaison across project delivery.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, and contract administration for EPC/design-build.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and EVM; prepare senior leadership reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, building codes, FIDIC/NFPA standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks; manage claims and variations.
• Coordinate with authorities and utilities to obtain approvals and NOCs.
• Mentor project engineers and cross-functional teams; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

PMP/PRINCE2

FIDIC knowledge

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

HSE standards

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

English fluency

Arabic (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure to lead large-scale road, utilities and urban development programs. You will manage feasibility through handover, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance.

The role requires 10–15+ years in infrastructure project management, strong contract and commercial acumen, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver complex projects on time and within