Senior Rail Enabling Works Construction Manager

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of enabling works for a major rail project in Abu Dhabi. You will direct railway utilities relocation, diversions, protection and reinstatement, coordinating with authorities and stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include managing the interface with rail alignment, structures, drainage and road works, and ensuring adherence to approved programmes, contractual requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent technical field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience delivering large rail projects.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience, including claims and negotiations.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for rail infrastructure enabling works.
• Lead and manage enabling works across rail corridors, stations, depots, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee utility relocation, diversion, protection, and reinstatement works with proper documentation and approvals.
• Coordinate with authorities and utility providers for permits, shutdowns, and tie-ins.
• Ensure compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, standards and contract conditions.
• Monitor progress against baselines and manage interfaces with other project works.

Skills

Rail enablement leadership

Utility diversion

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Safety leadership

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (MICE)

Tools

PMP

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of enabling works for a major rail project in Abu Dhabi. You will direct railway utilities relocation, diversions, protection and reinstatement, coordinating with authorities and stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include managing the interface with rail alignment, structures, drainage and road works, and ensuring adherence to approved programmes, contractual requirements and industry standards.