Construction Manager - Infrastructure Projects

About the role

Azizi Developments, a Dubai-based developer, is hiring a Construction Manager for its infrastructure arm, Royal Infra Contracting LLC, which delivers roads, utilities, MEP networks and earthworks across the group's developments in the UAE. The role leads and manages all construction activities for infrastructure works.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise daily site operations, ensuring manpower, plant, materials and resources are deployed efficiently.
• Turn project schedules into executable look-ahead programmes and track progress against baseline targets.
• Identify delays, constraints and risks early and put recovery plans in place.
• Lead site teams of Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen and Supervisors to deliver works safely and on time.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring their performance, productivity and compliance with scope.
• Coordinate with UAE authorities and service providers (RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Etisalat/du, Civil Defence, etc.) for NOCs, permits, inspections and approvals.
• Ensure works follow approved drawings, specifications, authority requirements and local regulations.
• Enforce strict HSE standards, including risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work systems.
• Work with the QA/QC team on inspections and testing, and close out NCRs and snag lists.
• Monitor site costs, resource use and productivity to keep the project within budget.
• Support the commercial team with variations, quantity verification and subcontractor payment certification.
• Prepare progress reports for Project Management and senior leadership, and attend client, consultant and internal meetings.
• Manage testing, commissioning and authority handover, including as-built and close-out documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (mandatory).
• 15+ years of overall construction experience, with at least 5-7 years as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Proven experience on infrastructure projects in the UAE (roads, bridges, utilities, drainage, master-community infrastructure).
• Strong background with contracting firms on the main contractor side (essential).
• Track record of delivering large-value infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Thorough knowledge of UAE authority requirements, specifications and approval processes (RTA, DEWA, DM, etc.).
• PMP or an equivalent certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of construction methods for civil and infrastructure works.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 / MS Project and MS Office; familiarity with FIDIC contracts is preferred.