Senior Projects Manager

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Works (Al Dhafra Region) is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of complex civil, transport, and utility infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion. The role oversees all project phases, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and scope control, while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and Hill International standards. Acting as the primary interface with clients, authorities, and stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager coordinates multidisciplinary teams, monitors construction activities, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The position also provides strategic guidance, reporting, and decision‑making support, while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence in accordance with Hill International's Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Management of the design work and construction activities during and complete the project.
• Develop the Project Responsibility Matrix (PRM). Project managers shall have experience in civil/transport infrastructure, utilities, and/or small- to medium-sized commercial and/or residential buildings.
• Oversee all project stages: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and scope management.
• Lead, motivate, and manage diverse project teams (engineers, site staff, subcontractors).
• Identify risks, implement mitigation, and manage scope/change orders.
• Monitor costs and ensure strong financial reporting.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for senior management, clients, and authorities.
• Attend coordination meetings, progress meetings and executive meetings.
• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the construction project; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction departments.
• Informs them of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Strong management capabilities in stakeholder relations and risk mitigation.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and

Skills:

• A degree in Engineering or a business-related discipline is required.
• Post-graduate education, such as an MSC or PHD, is highly desired.
• 10 - 12+ or more years of working on complex projects end-to-end within the Construction field.
• Must have prior experience working in the UAE region.
• Project management experience in large-scale UAE civil/transport infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead, negotiate, and resolve complex issues.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and construction methods.
• Experience delivering projects using FIDIC contracts is desirable.
• Familiarity with UAE regulations and market dynamics.
• Experience in contractual administration.
• Must have on-site Project experience from initial design through to handover and completion.
• Adequate work experience may be accepted instead of a degree.
• Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issues.
• Familiar with Design (Space & Functional Analysis, Operators/ Client Liaison, cross-disciplinary issues/ coordination, construction interfaces, programming, cost, etc.).
• Strong Management of large teams and communication.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office or Primavera.
• Excellent numerical and communication skills.