Project Manager - Roads & Infrastructure

SEE Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Infrastructure for our new projects in Sharjah. Reporting to the Project Director – Infrastructure, the Project Manager will lead and manage assigned infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities, and drainage, from planning through execution and handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with quality and safety standards. The role is the central point of coordination among clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams at project level.

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of assigned road and infrastructure projects from mobilization through completion and handover.
• Prepare project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans for approval by the Project Director.
• Lead and coordinate the project team, including engineers, planners, supervisors, and site staff.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring work is delivered to scope, schedule, and specification.
• Monitor progress, costs, and productivity against the approved baseline, and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Manage authority coordination, permits, NOCs, and inspections with relevant Sharjah and UAE authorities.
• Administer the contract at project level, including variations, notices, and correspondence, and support the preparation of claims.
• Coordinate with consultants and clients through progress meetings, RFIs, submittals, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements on site.
• Identify project risks and issues early and elevate them to the Project Director with proposed solutions.
• Support value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives on assigned projects.
• Prepare regular progress, cost, and risk reports for the Project Director and stakeholders.

• Strong knowledge of infrastructure construction practices, project planning, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in construction, including at least 5 years in infrastructure project management.
• Proven experience in roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, or similar infrastructure projects.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with FIDIC or other standard forms of contract.
• Knowledge of local authority regulations and permitting processes, ideally in Sharjah (e.g., Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, Sharjah Municipality, SEWA).
• Familiarity with ISO quality, safety, and environmental management systems.

This role is primarily site-based on infrastructure projects in Sharjah, with regular client, consultant, and authority engagement. A professional corporate image and appropriate dress code are expected during client meetings and dealings. The role requires the ability to work with diverse nationalities and organizational cultures and to adapt to work pressure and demands as required. Due to work requirements, the Project Manager may be assigned to projects in other Emirates or outside the UAE.