Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (FPA); Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (FPA) in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of large-scale infrastructure works including roads, utilities, drainage, and public realm. You will oversee the full lifecycle, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and consultants to maintain design, procurement, and construction alignment.

The role requires a proven track record in major infrastructure projects, strong leadership, and ability to manage budgets, schedules, and quality while

Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering or Project/Construction Management is required.
• 15+ years of infrastructure experience with major consultants or developers.
• UAE infrastructure design or delivery experience in a consultancy or client representative role.
• Proven track record of leading technical solutions on large-scale projects.
• Strong people leadership, commercial acumen, and technical delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution strategy for infrastructure works, ensuring alignment with delivery schedules and development plans.
• Manage delivery of roads, utilities, drainage, and public realm works to approved designs and programmes.
• Act as the main point of contact for contractors and consultants across all project phases.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and quality; identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Ensure site activities comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Review contractor submissions and oversee site inspections and quality control.
• Coordinate with authorities on inspections, approvals, and permits.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering or Project/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

NOW HIRING A SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – INFRASTRUCTURE

Our client is a leading developer in Dubai.

The Role:

The Senior Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure works, including roads, utilities, drainage, and public realm, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role involves full oversight of the construction lifecycle, including coordination with internal teams, contractors, and consultants to keep design, procurement, and construction aligned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution strategy for infrastructure works, ensuring alignment with project delivery schedules and development plans.
• Manage the delivery of roads, utilities, drainage, and public realm works, ensuring they are built to approved designs, specifications, and programmes.
• Act as the main point of contact for contractors and consultants, coordinating with internal design, planning, and commercial teams across all project phases.
• Monitor construction progress, budgets, and quality, identifying risks and delays early and implementing mitigation measures.
• Ensure all site activities comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Review contractor submissions, including method statements, shop drawings, schedules, and progress reports, and oversee site inspections and quality control.
• Coordinate with authorities on inspections, approvals, and permits, and manage the interface between contractors and infrastructure packages.
• Support contract administration, including variations, claims, and contractor performance monitoring.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the infrastructure delivery team.
• Report weekly and monthly to senior leadership on progress, risks, and mitigation.

Requirements:

• BSc in Civil Engineering or a Project / Construction Management discipline
• 15+ years of infrastructure experience with major consultants or developers
• UAE infrastructure design or delivery experience in a consultancy or client representative role
• A proven track record of leading technical solutions on large-scale projects
• Strong people leadership, commercial acumen, and technical delivery skills
• Working knowledge of the major forms of contract, plus commercial scheduling and estimating software
• Experience in cost collection, reporting, and analysis
• Excellent written and spoken communication, including technical writing
• A completer-finisher who consistently meets deadlines
• Experience with Dubai authority approval processes is an advantage
• IT Project Managers will NOT be considered