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Roles & Responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager will lead the full project lifecycle for major water sector schemes in the UAE - spanning water supply, wastewater, transmission, distribution, and associated civil/infrastructure works. The role requires proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects for government and private clients such as Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), ADWEA/EtihadWE, or MOEI. This role bridges project delivery and business development within the water sector in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary client interface, managing relationships with regulatory authorities and stakeholders across the UAE's water sector.
- Lead project planning, programming, budget control, risk management, and change management throughout design and delivery phases.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (civil, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical), ensuring technical quality and programme compliance.
- Manage procurement, subcontract packages, and third-party interfaces, including utility authorities and approvals.
- Lead UAE Proposals and Bid submissions and develop strong client relationships.
- Drive project reporting, governance, and contract administration.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; PMP certification is preferred.
- 20+ years (including 7+ years in a PM leadership role)
- Demonstrable experience delivering water infrastructure projects in the GCC, ideally in the UAE and particularly in Abu Dhabi.
- Strong knowledge of the UAE and particularly Abu Dhabi regulatory requirements, design standards, and authority approvals processes.
- Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera P6; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Company Industry
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
Department / Functional Area
- Engineering
Keywords
- Senior Project Manager - Water
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Jurong International
About SJ Group:br>Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design to delivery and asset management./p>