Project Manager (Buildings & Roads)

About this role

Title:

Project Manager (Buildings & Roads)

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Role: Project Manager – Infrastructure (Buildings & Roads) Projects

(Seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in infrastructure projects (Buildings & Roads) and solid technical knowledge across both pre-tender and post-tender stages. The candidate will be responsible for leading projects from tendering through execution, ensuring delivery within scope, time, cost, and quality requirements)

Rotation: Based in Abu Dhabi Office

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Tender Stage
• ·Review tender documents (ITT/RFQ), specifications, and drawings in detail.
• ·Lead the preparation of technical proposals, methodologies, and execution strategies.
• ·Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to develop BOQ/MTO and cost estimates.
• ·Identify project risks, constraints, and assumptions, and propose mitigation strategies.
• ·Participate in technical and commercial bid clarifications with clients.
• ·Support value engineering and optimization of design and execution approach.
• Post-Tender Stage
• ·Lead project kick-off and ensure smooth handover from tendering to execution team.
• ·Manage overall project execution, ensuring compliance with contract, specifications, and standards.
• ·Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation).
• ·Monitor project progress, budget, and resources; implement corrective actions when required.
• ·Oversee engineering deliverables, procurement activities, and construction progress.
• ·Manage RFIs, technical queries, variations, and change orders.
• ·Ensure quality assurance, HSE compliance, and proper documentation.
• ·Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• ·Support commissioning, testing, and project close-out activities.

Qualifications

• ·Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• ·PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

·Strong leadership and decision-making skills

• ·Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• ·Problem-solving and risk management capabilities
• ·Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience
• Minimum 15+ years as a Project Manager in infrastructure (Building & Roads) projects,

Technical Skills

• ·Strong knowledge of infrastructure project lifecycle (Buildings, Roads, Utilities,  Substations, Pipelines, etc.).
• ·Expertise in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• ·Experience in BOQ/MTO preparation and cost estimation.
• ·Familiarity with contract types (FIDIC preferred) and project controls.
• ·Ability to manage technical coordination across disciplines.