Senior Manager – Infra Projects - Dubai Holding Real Estate

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centres, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager (Construction) – Infra Projects to join Dubai Holding Real Estate .

The job holder will manage the execution for Civil and utilities including roads, streets, water, sewage, waste management, drains, telecom projects and services to the infrastructure projects with particular emphasis on obtaining maximum job quality, safety, accurate cost control and meeting project schedule.

Key job responsibilities :

• Monitor projects, time frames, costs involved for the infrastructure development of Master Communities and prepare project plans within approved project parameters. Lead technical discussions with team and consultants to finalize project specifications in area of specialization.
• Define roads and utilities requirements including water, sewage, waste management, drains, and telecom networks to be completed for the infrastructure development projects and ensure the delivery of roads and utilities and services as per the defined criteria.
• Prepare budgets (as required) for projects on a monthly and annual basis via the prepared business plan; forecast revenues and profitability by projecting varied business cases submitted and manage Projects Variations for all infrastructure projects including preparation of RFC (Request for change).
• Liaise with the Government Authorities (e.g. RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Telecom, providers and other agencies) to understand all regulatory components that need to be factored in and obtain necessary approvals and follow up for roads, utilities, district cooling and telecom services.
• Review work related to Master Community Infrastructure and telecom networks, preliminary drawings, detailed drawings, and related calculations submitted by the team and consultants.
• Participate in tender evaluation process, revisions and cost estimates for all infrastructure project components and work closely with consultants to make suitable modifications during the tendering phase.
• Obtain technical specifications, drawings, documents prepared by consultants and maintain project documentation; provide technical clarifications to contractors when required.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management procedures and controls to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor and inspect the work progresses in all infrastructure and utilities to ensure that all are being implemented as per approved plans.
• Keep track of all civil engineering related issues, root causes, and corrective actions recommended / taken to ensure closure in a timely manner; and ensure the Section Head and other executive management, as appropriate, are informed of significant architectural issues that may jeopardize the achievement of the projects time/budget.
• Oversee and track all variances/deviations in budgets related to all infrastructure activities vs. actual expenses and recommend corrective action to minimize such variations.
• Provide inputs and suggestions for the continuous improvement of departmental/section practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans in line with company objectives.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Civil or Structural engineering or Qualified engineer with a successful track record in designs related to infrastructure & utilities services.
• PMP certification
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic plan for infrastructure projects.
• Project lifecycle and Risk Management
• Infrastructure expertise
• Critical thinking and Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to create and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to established budgets costs of delivery of Road and utilities projects.
• Process improvement
• Vendor Management - Effectively managing relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Be able to appoint suitable contractors and consultants to support delivery of Road and utilities projects.
• Compliance management

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.