Senior Project Manager, Government Infrastructure Delivery

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction and infrastructure to lead government infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires managing projects from planning through handover, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and government requirements.

The ideal candidate will oversee planning, execution, risk management, cost control, and stakeholder coordination with UAE authorities, consultants, and contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 6–8+ years of relevant experience in project management, construction, or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience managing large-scale construction and/or infrastructure projects.
• Experience within UAE government-related entities is highly desirable.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction and infrastructure projects from planning and design through execution, completion, and handover.
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and external parties to ensure effective delivery.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes with timely mitigation and escalation.
• Review progress, identify delays or challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with designs, contracts, and standards.
• Monitor project costs and financial performance; support budget management.
• Review technical submissions, schedules, and progress reports; prepare status updates.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear communication and follow-up on actions.
• Ensure projects comply with UAE and Abu Dhabi government regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support procurement, tendering, contract administration, and contractor management.
• Prepare regular status reports and provide recommendations to senior management on performance and risks.
• Coordinate handover, completion, and close-out activities with complete documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget & cost control

Schedule management

Contract administration

Government regulations

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture/Project Management

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction and infrastructure to lead government infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires managing projects from planning through handover, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and government requirements.

The ideal candidate will oversee planning, execution, risk management, cost control, and stakeholder coordination with UAE authorities, consultants, and contractors