Senior Project Manager - Stormwater Infrastructure

AECOM Middle East Ltd

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role requires directing multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, with a focus on delivering complex municipal projects within a PMC framework.

Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential. The position emphasizes managing budgets, schedules, quality, and stakeholder coordination,

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of professional project management experience.
At least 5 years in a senior project management role.
Proven expertise in stormwater management, drainage infrastructure, or related infrastructure projects.
Experience as a Project Management Consultant on large-scale municipal or infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, procurement, and commissioning.
Strong knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of major stormwater management and drainage infrastructure projects.
Oversee all project phases, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Establish clear project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and performance expectations.
Monitor project execution to ensure alignment with schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
Identify project delivery challenges and implement appropriate corrective measures.
Maintain oversight of project performance from commencement through completion.

Skills

Stormwater management

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Team coordination

Risk management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Snapshot

Senior Project Manager - Stormwater Infrastructure Job Snapshot - Role: Senior Project Manager - Stormwater Infrastructure - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project Management - Experience: Minimum 15 years in project management, including at least 5 years in a senior project management role - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects within its Project Management Consultant (PMC) team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will oversee complex infrastructure projects from initial planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and completion. The role requires strong leadership, technical understanding of stormwater management systems, and proven experience managing large-scale municipal or infrastructure projects. As Senior Project Manager, you will direct multidisciplinary teams, oversee project schedules and budgets, manage contractual relationships, and coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and government authorities. You will also be responsible for monitoring project risks, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and contractual requirements. This position requires at least 15 years of project management experience, including five years in a senior management capacity, together with demonstrated experience in PMC project delivery.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project Management - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Stormwater Infrastructure Project Leadership

Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of major stormwater management and drainage infrastructure projects.
Oversee all project phases, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Establish clear project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and performance expectations.
Monitor project execution to ensure alignment with approved schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
Identify project delivery challenges and implement appropriate corrective measures.
Maintain oversight of project performance from commencement through completion.

Project Planning and Schedule Management

Develop comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
Establish project baselines and monitor performance against agreed milestones.
Review progress reports and identify activities that may affect project completion.
Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and contractors to address scheduling constraints.
Implement corrective actions where project performance differs from approved plans.
Use project management software to monitor schedules, activities, and delivery requirements.
Maintain effective coordination across multiple project activities and stakeholders.

Project Management Consultancy and Team Coordination

Lead project management consultancy activities for large-scale stormwater infrastructure projects.
Manage and coordinate engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project personnel.
Provide professional guidance and mentorship to project team members.
Establish clear communication channels and reporting responsibilities.
Monitor the performance of project participants against assigned responsibilities.
Encourage collaboration and effective problem-solving across multidisciplinary teams.
Support consistent implementation of project management procedures and delivery objectives.

Budget Management and Financial Control

Develop and monitor project budgets throughout the infrastructure delivery lifecycle.
Track expenditure and evaluate financial performance against approved budgets.
Prepare and review cost forecasts to support project financial planning.
Identify potential cost overruns and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
Implement cost control procedures to support efficient resource utilisation.
Review financial information and communicate significant budget concerns.
Maintain accountability for project expenditure and commercial performance.
Support informed management decisions through accurate financial reporting.

Contract Administration and Procurement

Administer contracts involving contractors, consultants, and vendors.
Monitor compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and project obligations.
Coordinate procurement-related activities to support project delivery requirements.
Review contractor and consultant performance against contractual expectations.
Identify contractual issues that may affect project schedules, costs, or quality.
Work with relevant stakeholders to resolve contract administration concerns.
Maintain effective vendor and contractor relationships throughout project execution.
Support transparent contractual communication and appropriate commercial oversight.

Project Risk Management

Identify technical, financial, operational, and scheduling risks affecting stormwater infrastructure projects.
Assess the potential impact of identified risks on project delivery.
Develop mitigation strategies to reduce delays, cost overruns, and quality concerns.
Monitor project risks and update mitigation measures when circumstances change.
Coordinate with project teams to address emerging challenges.
Prepare contingency measures for significant project delivery risks.
Escalate critical concerns to senior leadership when necessary.
Support proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Construction Monitoring and Quality Assurance

Conduct regular site inspections to review construction progress and project quality.
Monitor compliance with approved technical specifications and relevant construction requirements.
Coordinate quality assurance reviews during infrastructure construction activities.
Identify construction deficiencies and support appropriate corrective actions.
Monitor contractor compliance with applicable quality standards.
Coordinate with engineers and site personnel to resolve technical and construction issues.
Support verification of project requirements during construction and commissioning.
Maintain oversight of quality-related concerns affecting project completion.

Regulatory and Environmental Compliance

Coordinate with government agencies and regulatory authorities on project-related requirements.
Monitor compliance with applicable local building codes and construction regulations.
Ensure relevant environmental standards are considered throughout project delivery.
Coordinate with project teams to address regulatory or compliance concerns.
Maintain communication with relevant authorities regarding project requirements.
Support timely resolution of matters affecting regulatory compliance.
Promote adherence to applicable project quality and environmental obligations.

Stakeholder and Client Management

Maintain effective working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and government representatives.
Conduct project coordination meetings and communicate progress against agreed objectives.
Provide clear updates on project performance, risks, and outstanding matters.
Coordinate stakeholder input during planning, design, construction, and commissioning.
Address project concerns through timely communication and practical solutions.
Support effective decision-making through accurate technical and management information.
Foster collaborative relationships that contribute to successful project delivery.

Project Reporting and Performance Monitoring

Prepare detailed project reports, progress updates, and performance assessments.
Present project information to senior management and clients.
Monitor key project performance indicators relating to schedule, budget, quality, and delivery.
Maintain accurate records of project activities, decisions, and significant issues.
Communicate progress against established project baselines.
Identify performance concerns and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Provide reliable management information to support project oversight.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

Minimum 15 years of professional project management experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a senior project management role.
Proven expertise in stormwater management, drainage systems, or related infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience working as a Project Management Consultant on large-scale municipal or infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of project planning, construction delivery, procurement, and commissioning.
Advanced knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, and vendor management.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering, contractor, and consultant teams.
Strong proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software.
Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent project management applications.
Proven ability to manage project budgets, financial forecasts, and cost control activities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex infrastructure projects.
Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.
Effective leadership, interpersonal communication, and team mentoring skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent professional credential.
Previous experience delivering infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates or wider Middle East region.
Familiarity with Abu Dhabi building codes, municipal requirements, and relevant local regulations.

Technical Skills and Professional Competencies

Senior infrastructure project management.
Stormwater management and drainage infrastructure delivery.
Project Management Consultancy (PMC).
Municipal infrastructure project oversight.
Project lifecycle planning and execution.
Project scheduling and baseline performance monitoring.
Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
Construction management and commissioning coordination.
Contract administration and procurement management.
Contractor, consultant, and vendor coordination.
Project budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control.
Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
Construction quality assurance and site inspections.
Regulatory and environmental compliance coordination.
Stakeholder engagement and client relationship management.
Project reporting and performance analysis.
Multidisciplinary team leadership and mentoring.
Strategic decision-making and complex problem-solving.

Recruitment and Onboarding Requirements

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.