Senior Project Manager - Infra & Master Plan

Overview The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of transportation infrastructure project.

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Responsibilities

• 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.
• Your role Project Planning & Delivery 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.
• Design & Construction Coordination 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.
• Contract & Commercial Management 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.
• Programme & Schedule Management 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.
• & Client Management 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.
• Risk Management 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.
• Quality Management 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.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership 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.
• & Resource Management 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.
• Project Controls & Reporting Monitor project performance through key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare executive project updates for senior management and client stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely project reporting.
• Interface & Utility Coordination Manage interfaces between project activities, underground infrastructure, utilities, traffic systems, and adjacent projects.
• Coordinate utility relocation activities and authority approvals.
• Oversee traffic management and detour implementation requirements.
• Ensure effective integration between all project disciplines and work packages.
• Testing, Commissioning & Handover Oversee testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure project systems and assets meet specification requirements before handover.
• Coordinate with client representatives and operational stakeholders.
• Manage project close-out, documentation, and asset handover processes.
• Ensure successful transition to operations and maintenance teams.

Requirements

• About you Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Requirements Minimum 20 years of experience in major infrastructure and transportation projects.
• Minimum 10 years in Project Management roles involving transportation infrastructure delivery.
• Experience delivering projects valued at USD 100 Million+.
• Strong project leadership and team management.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
• Advanced planning and programme management capabilities.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective risk and change management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Behavioral Competencies Results-oriented and delivery-focused.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership presence.
• High level of professionalism and accountability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and solution-driven approach.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or MBA is highly desirable.
• PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent registration is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in Abu Dhabi, UAE and GCC infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Experience within consultant, PMC, client-side, or major contractor organizations is desirable.

Benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.