Senior Project Manager, Microtunneling & Underground Utilities

CSCEC Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

China State Construction middle East (CSCEC ME) seeks a Project Manager to lead Municipality projects in the UAE, overseeing microtunneling, trenchless technology, and underground utilities. This role requires strong leadership, rigorous coordination with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has 18–20+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the UAE/GCC, and proven PM expertise on complex infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 18–20+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the UAE/GCC construction industry.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager on microtunneling, trenchless, underground utilities, sewerage, drainage, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with microtunneling and pipe-jacking works.
• Experience with Dubai Municipality projects and NDRC/authority requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage microtunneling, trenchless tech, and underground utility works.
• Plan and monitor activities, resources, schedules.
• Lead construction teams and coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities.
• Ensure works follow drawings, method statements, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate approvals, NOCs, permits, inspections, and authority requirements.
• Oversee shaft construction, jacking operations, pipe installation, and launch/reception shafts.
• Monitor progress, costs, and performance against targets.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, QA/QC and Dubai Municipality requirements.
• Review and resolve technical issues in coordination with design/technical teams.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure timely completion of works.
• Attend progress meetings and provide updates to senior management and client/consultant.
• Identify risks, delays, and constraints and implement mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with commercial and procurement on variations, materials, and costs.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, records, and handover requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

HSE compliance

Team leadership

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

China State Construction middle East (CSCEC ME) seeks a Project Manager to lead Municipality projects in the UAE, overseeing microtunneling, trenchless technology, and underground utilities. This role requires strong leadership, rigorous coordination with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has 18–20+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the UAE/GCC, and proven PM expertise on complex infrastructure