About this role
STRATEGIC
• Support the successful execution of district cooling and infrastructure projects in line with project objectives, contractual requirements, and company standards. • Ensure compliance with RTA, Dubai Municipality, utility authority, consultant, and client requirements. • Coordinate civil construction activities to achieve project milestones, quality standards, and safety objectives. • Support project teams in obtaining and maintaining authority approvals related to work within Road Right of Way (ROW) and utility corridors. • Contribute to project planning, risk mitigation, and resource optimization initiatives. OPERATIONAL
• Supervise day-to-day civil construction activities related to district cooling and underground utility infrastructure projects. • Monitor excavation, shoring, trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, compaction, road crossings, reinstatement, and associated civil works. • Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements. • Coordinate site activities with subcontractors, utility agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders. • Monitor construction progress and report deviations, delays, and technical issues to the Project Manager. • Verify work quantities and support preparation of progress measurements and reports. • Supervise construction activities related to underground chilled water distribution networks. • Monitor installation of pre-insulated chilled water pipes, fittings, valves, chambers, anchor blocks, thrust blocks, and associated civil works. • Ensure proper execution of pipe bedding, surround materials, backfilling, and reinstatement activities. • Coordinate hydrotesting, flushing, and pre-commissioning activities with project teams and consultants. • Ensure compliance with district cooling authority requirements and project specifications. • Coordinate activities related to RTA permits and approvals for works within Road Right of Way (ROW). • Support preparation and submission of documents required for RTA NOCs, permits, and approvals. • Attend RTA interviews and assessments required for Approval to Work in ROW. • Liaise with RTA inspectors, consultants, and utility authorities during inspections and approvals. • Ensure compliance with permit conditions, traffic management plans, and authority requirements during project execution. • Coordinate with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, and other utility authorities as required. • Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, approved drawings, and quality standards. • Participate in inspections, material approvals, and testing activities. • Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspection requests, material approvals, and work acceptance. • Ensure closure of NCRs, observations, and quality-related issues. • Verify as-built information and support preparation of project close-out documentation. • Ensure compliance with company HSE procedures, client requirements, and authority regulations. • Monitor safe excavation, trenching, lifting, confined space, and road work activities. • Participate in toolbox talks, safety inspections, and incident prevention initiatives. • Support implementation of traffic management and work zone safety requirements. • Report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly. • Monitor construction progress against approved schedules. • Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities. • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports. • Track project milestones, work fronts, and construction productivity. • Support project planning and recovery initiatives when required. • Maintain site records, inspection reports, work permits, and construction documentation. • Support preparation of as-built drawings and project handover documentation. • Assist in obtaining authority clearances and project completion approvals. • Support project close-out activities and final documentation submission. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• Coordinate and supervise site foremen, supervisors, subcontractors, and workforce assigned to project activities. • Allocate daily work activities and monitor productivity. • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and site personnel. • Promote teamwork, communication, and compliance with project procedures. • Ensure subcontractors adhere to project quality, safety, and schedule requirements. PRODUCT/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
• Identify opportunities to improve construction methods, productivity, and project execution efficiency. • Support implementation of best practices in underground utility and district cooling construction. • Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives. • Recommend process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational performance. • Support digital reporting and project monitoring initiatives where applicable. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Equivalent. • 4–6 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects. • Proven experience in underground utility and infrastructure projects within the UAE. • Experience in district cooling projects and underground chilled water pipe networks is highly preferred. • Experience working on projects involving RTA permits, road crossings, and ROW requirements. • Previous RTA Approval to Work in ROW is highly desirable. • Experience coordinating with consultants, utility authorities, and subcontractors. • Familiarity with Dubai authority procedures and infrastructure standards. • RTA Approval to Work in ROW (Preferred). • Candidate should be willing and eligible to attend and obtain RTA ROW Approval. • Dubai Municipality approved engineer status (Advantage). • NEBOSH / IOSH (Preferred). • Temporary Traffic Management Training (Preferred). • AutoCAD Training (Preferred).