Senior Project Manager - Airfield Projects UAE

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Lead survey, design, and technical management across civil, AGL, fuel hydrant, drainage, utilities, electrical, and ICT disciplines.
• Ensure project delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Conduct design progress meetings, stakeholder workshops, and value engineering sessions.
• Manage project reporting, risk registers, and phasing plans.
• Oversee compliance with ICAO Annex 14, GCAA CAR Part IX, FAA Advisory Circulars, and UAE regulations.
• Act as the primary point of contact between AERTEC, the client, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering background is preferred.
• At least 12 years of professional experience, including at least 8 years in airside or airport infrastructure projects.
• PMP certification is required.
• Strong technical and managerial leadership skills are required.
• Excellent English communication skills are required.
• Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Experience in team management, project planning, and stakeholder coordination is required.
• Prior Middle East experience is highly desirable.

Key competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership in multicultural environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, organized, and quality-driven mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces under tight deadlines.

What the employer offers

• A work environment focused on technical excellence and collaboration.
• Professional growth within an international airport consultancy.