Snr Design Manager - Roads & Utilities

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking a senior leader to oversee the planning, design, and technical delivery of large infrastructure projects from concept through handover in Abu Dhabi. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate with clients, regulators, and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards, with a strong focus on risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar).
• 20 years post graduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and technical delivery of major infrastructure projects from concept to handover.
• Provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary design teams.
• Manage contracts with external vendors and contractors.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage risk and resolve issues during project delivery.
• Contribute to strategic plans for the organization.
• Oversee project delivery across planning, procurement, construction and handover to ensure schedule, budget and quality.

Skills

Design Management

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

About the Role

Responsible for leading the planning, design, and technical delivery of major infrastructure projects from concept through construction and handover. Provides strategic leadership to multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and seamless integration between design, procurement, construction, and project delivery to achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to infrastructure delivery and marine
• Providing technical guidance and support to project teams
• Managing contracts with external vendors and contractors
• Conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure projects
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Managing risk and resolving issues that arise during project delivery
• Contributing to the development of strategic plans for the organization.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects related to marine works, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Team Management: Manage a team of engineers, project managers, and construction workers, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure that projects are delivered effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders such as clients, government agencies, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain positive relationships.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with clients, contractors, and other key project partners to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and within budget.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the project timeline, budget, or safety of the project.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the organization and among project partners.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets, ensuring that costs are controlled and that projects are delivered within budget.
• Progress Reporting: Prepare progress reports and other communication materials to communicate project status to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• 20 years post graduate experience

Required Skills

• A minimum of 5 years Abu Dhabi or UAE Experience in Design Management of large and complex Infrastructure / Roads / Community Development Projects.
• First had knowledge of Abu Dhabi statutory Stakeholders and navigating approvals from Concept Design through to delivery.
• PMC / Consultancy background.
• A developed technical understanding of Infrastructure Delivery.