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Project Manager (Roads, Civil’s)
Sommerman Skinner Associates (SSA Limited) Dubai , UAE

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: AED 40,000 – 45,000 per month (inclusive of fixed allowances)
Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering

We are seeking a highly experienced and RTA-approved Project Manager – Roads & Infrastructure to lead the successful delivery of large-scale road and transportation projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing at least one major Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) project in the UAE and possess strong expertise in infrastructure construction within complex urban environments.

This role requires a strategic leader with deep technical knowledge, strong authority coordination experience, and the ability to deliver high-value road projects safely, on time, and within budget.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of major road and infrastructure projects in full compliance with RTA standards and regulations.

  • Act as the primary liaison with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), consultants, and key stakeholders.

  • Ensure adherence to RTA specifications, technical guidelines, and all authority requirements.

  • Manage project budgets, procurement strategies, timelines, and resource allocation.

  • Oversee traffic diversions, staging strategies, and utility relocation coordination.

  • Coordinate with key authorities including Dubai Municipality, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Etisalat, and du.

  • Administer contracts under FIDIC conditions, including claims, variations, and commercial matters.

  • Monitor project progress, risk management, quality assurance, and HSE compliance.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, quantity surveyors, and subcontractors.

  • Prepare and present detailed progress reports to senior management and clients.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).

  • 12–15+ years of proven experience in road and infrastructure construction in the UAE.

  • Prior experience as Project Manager on at least one major RTA roads project in Dubai.

  • Must be RTA-approved (previous approval demonstrated).

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • RTA road design standards

    • Traffic diversion planning and staging

    • Utility coordination and relocation

    • FIDIC contract administration

  • PMP certification (PMI) or equivalent preferred.

  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


Preferred Experience:

  • Experience managing projects valued at AED 200M+.

  • Familiarity with Dubai e-permitting systems.

  • Experience delivering Design & Build (D&B) road projects.

  • Arabic language proficiency (advantageous).


Key Competencies:

  • Strategic Leadership & Team Management

  • Risk Management & Project Controls

  • Authority & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Commercial & Contractual Expertise

  • Strong Communication & Executive Reporting Skills


About the Company

SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting construction and engineering professionals across the UAE and internationally. Representing over 2,000 companies across diverse sectors, SSA provides strategic career guidance based on in-depth market knowledge, project pipelines, and company growth insights.

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