Summary
KBR is seeking a Project Manager for buildings and roads infrastructure projects, based in its Abu Dhabi office. The role leads work from tender review and proposal preparation through project execution, close-out, and handover. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, monitoring scope, schedule, cost and quality, managing risks and changes, and liaising with clients and consultants. Applicants need at least 15 years of project management experience in infrastructure and a bachelor's degree in engineering; PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
The posting
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Title:
Project Manager (Buildings & Roads)
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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.