Project Manager; Infrastructure - Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design review, and implementation of all infrastructure works (roads, utilities, drainage, water, power, telecom, and other services) for the development.
• Coordinate with master planners, consultants, and contractors to ensure infrastructure designs are aligned with project requirements, design guidelines, and development objectives.
• Supervise and monitor construction activities for infrastructure and utilities to ensure compliance with approved designs, authority standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage and review detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports related to infrastructure development.
• Oversee the integration and interconnection of various utility systems to ensure operational efficiency and long‑term sustainability.
• Liaise directly with local authorities and government entities (e.g., ADM, ADDC, DEWA, Etisalat, etc.) to secure design NOCs, permits, and approvals for infrastructure works.
• Establish and manage systems, procedures, and protocols for infrastructure design management, supervision, and approvals.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions including method statements, shop drawings, and material approvals for infrastructure and utilities.
• Coordinate design changes, value engineering proposals, and ensure technical solutions are feasible and cost‑effective.
• Support the development team in feasibility studies, master planning, and phasing of infrastructure requirements to align with real estate project timelines.
• Manage handover of infrastructure works to authorities and internal facilities management teams, ensuring all approvals and as‑built documentation are completed.
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management on progress, risks, costs, and authority interactions related to infrastructure development.

• 5+ strong experience in infrastructure and underground utilities projects.
• Good understanding of design coordination and reviewing technical drawings.
• Proven ability to manage authority submissions and approvals (e.g., ADM, ADDC, ADSSC, Etisalat, Du).
• Experience working on large‑scale construction projects.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem‑solving skills.