Senior Project Manager - Infra & Master Plan

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of transportation infrastructure project. The role will lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery in accordance with contractual requirements, approved budgets, project schedules, quality standards, HSE requirements, and client expectations.

Lead the planning and execution of infrastructure project activities from inception through completion. Develop project execution plans, delivery strategies, and implementation roadmaps. Ensure project objectives are achieved in relation to scope, quality, schedule, budget, and safety. Manage project resources and construction activities to meet programme milestones. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required. Ensure alignment of project delivery with relevant Abu Dhabi authority requirements and client expectations.

Coordinate activities between design consultants, construction teams, contractors, and authorities. Review engineering deliverables to ensure constructability and compliance with project objectives. Manage design changes and ensure timely implementation of approved modifications. Resolve technical and construction-related issues affecting project delivery. Lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings and technical workshops.

Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements. Support administration of FIDIC and infrastructure-related contracts. Review variations, claims, and change requests. Coordinate with commercial and contracts teams to manage cost and contractual risks. Ensure commercial objectives are achieved while protecting project interests. Support negotiations and resolution of contractual matters.

Develop and monitor project schedules in coordination with planning teams. Track progress against key milestones and contractual deliverables. Identify risks to schedule and implement recovery plans where necessary. Coordinate construction sequencing and interface management activities. Ensure effective integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders. Lead client meetings and project review sessions. Ensure timely communication of project status, challenges, risks, and opportunities.

Identify and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle. Establish mitigation measures for technical, commercial, operational, and schedule-related risks. Maintain project risk registers and action plans. Lead risk review workshops and management reviews. Ensure proactive management of emerging issues and opportunities.

Ensure project works comply with approved specifications, standards, and quality requirements. Monitor implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures. Support inspections, audits, testing, and handover activities. Ensure completion of punch lists and close-out requirements. Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the project team.

Champion a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental culture across the project. Ensure compliance with project HSE plans, client requirements, and UAE regulations. Support incident prevention and risk management initiatives. Participate in safety leadership walks, inspections, and audits. Promote the successful achievement of project safety objectives.

Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, commercial, planning, quality, HSE, and construction personnel. Establish clear objectives and performance expectations. Mentor and develop project team members. Ensure effective workforce planning and resource allocation. Foster collaboration, accountability, and high performance across all project functions.

Monitor project performance through key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepare executive project updates for senior management and client stakeholders. Ensure accurate and timely project reporting.

Manage interfaces between project activities, underground infrastructure, utilities, traffic systems, and adjacent projects. Coordinate utility…