Construction Manager and Engineer - Water Work + Utilities Experienced
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About the Role
Western Bainoona Group is seeking a Construction Manager and Engineer with water works and utilities experience for an on-site role in Abu Dhabi. The role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising construction activities for water pipelines and utility infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise construction activities for water pipelines, networks, and related utility infrastructure
- Manage site teams and subcontractors
- Review drawings and specifications
- Prepare work schedules and ensure proper allocation of resources, materials, and equipment
- Monitor project progress, track costs, support project control and reporting
- Address technical issues that arise on site
- Enforce construction safety procedures
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and authorities
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and handover records
Requirements
- Strong supervisory skills to lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and manage daily construction operations
- Proficiency in construction planning and execution, particularly in water works, pipelines, and utilities infrastructure
- Knowledge of construction safety standards and practices, with ability to implement and enforce HSE requirements
- Experience in budgeting, cost tracking, and resource allocation
- Familiarity with project control processes, including scheduling, progress monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Previous experience in construction management roles within water and utilities projects, preferably in UAE or GCC
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, project scheduling tools; knowledge of CAD is an advantage
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Role Description
- This is a full time, on site role based in Abu Dhabi for a Construction Manager and Engineer with experience in water works and utilities.
- The role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising construction activities for water pipelines, networks, and related utility infrastructure to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards.
- Responsibilities include managing site teams and subcontractors, reviewing drawings and specifications, preparing work schedules, and ensuring proper allocation of resources, materials, and equipment.
- The Construction Manager and Engineer will monitor project progress, track costs, support project control and reporting, and address technical issues that arise on site.
- The role also includes enforcing construction safety procedures, liaising with clients, consultants, and authorities, and preparing technical documentation, reports, and handover records.
Qualifications
- Strong supervisory skills to lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and manage daily construction operations.
- Proficiency in construction planning and execution, particularly in water works, pipelines, and utilities infrastructure.
- Knowledge of construction safety standards and practices, with a demonstrated ability to implement and enforce HSE requirements.
- Experience in budgeting, cost tracking, and resource allocation to ensure financial control of construction activities.
- Familiarity with project control processes, including scheduling, progress monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience in construction management roles within water and utilities projects, preferably in the UAE or GCC region.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in relevant engineering and project management software (e.g., MS Office, project scheduling tools; knowledge of CAD is an advantage).
- Commitment to quality, safety, and environmental standards aligned with ISO certified practices.
Company Description
- Western Bainoona Group (WBG) is a diversified organization operating across construction, land transportation, and crushers, recognized as a prominent name in the United Arab Emirates.
- The group combines a strong heritage with a forward looking approach to infrastructure and development projects.
- WBG is committed to quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety, as reflected in its ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and ISO 45000 certifications.
- The company offers opportunities to work on large scale, complex projects in a professional, safety focused environment.
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