Senior Rail Construction Manager – Mainline Civils (UAE)

Parsons Oman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure company is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee on-site activities for a national rail program in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of progressive construction experience and at least 15 years managing large-scale rail projects. Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Strong leadership and communication skills in English are essential, with Arabic being a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in field construction.
• At least 15 years in large-scale rail, metro, or transit infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing complex, multidisciplinary rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages all on-site field construction activities for national rail program.
• Oversees construction budget, schedules, and resource plans.
• Directs the planning and execution of construction activities across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Construction sequencing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A major infrastructure company is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee on-site activities for a national rail program in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of progressive construction experience and at least 15 years managing large-scale rail projects. Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Strong leadership and communication skills in English are essential, with Arabic being a plus.