Infrastructure Manager

The Role

• Lead the planning, design review, and implementation of all infrastructure works (roads, utilities, drainage, water, power, telecom, and other services) for the development. • Coordinate with master planners, consultants, and contractors to ensure infrastructure designs are aligned with project requirements, design guidelines, and development objectives. • Supervise and monitor construction activities for infrastructure and utilities to ensure compliance with approved designs, authority standards, schedules, and budgets. • Manage and review detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports related to infrastructure development. • Oversee the integration and interconnection of various utility systems to ensure operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. • Liaise directly with local Authorities and Government entities (e.g., ADM, ADDC, DEWA, Etisalat, etc.) to secure design NOCs, permits, and approvals for infrastructure works. • Establish and manage systems, procedures, and protocols for infrastructure design management, supervision, and approvals. • Review contractor and consultant submissions including method statements, shop drawings, and material approvals for infrastructure and utilities. • Ensure that infrastructure and utility designs meet statutory, regulatory, and health & safety standards. • Monitor progress of infrastructure works, proactively identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays or cost overruns. • Coordinate design changes, value engineering proposals, and ensure technical solutions are feasible and cost-effective. • Support the development team in feasibility studies, master planning, and phasing of infrastructure requirements to align with real estate project timelines. • Manage handover of infrastructure works to authorities and internal facilities management teams, ensuring all approvals and as-built documentation are completed. • Prepare periodic reports for senior management on progress, risks, costs, and authority interactions related to infrastructure development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred). • 10+ years of experience in infrastructure development, design management, and construction supervision, preferably within the real estate or large-scale master development sector. • Strong technical knowledge of civil works, roads, and underground utilities (water, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, power, telecom, district cooling). • Proven track record of coordinating with authorities (e.g., ADM, ADDC, DEWA, RTA, Etisalat/du, etc.) for design approvals, NOCs, and final handovers. • Experience in managing consultants, contractors, and multi-disciplinary project teams throughout the project lifecycle. • Familiarity with UAE authority regulations, codes, and standards governing infrastructure design and construction.

About the company
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