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KBR, Inc.

Project Manager (Buildings & Roads)

KBR, Inc. Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees

5 d ago
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United Arab Emirates
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About the role

The Project Manager will lead infrastructure projects from the tendering phase through to final execution and close-out. They are responsible for managing project scope, budget, resources, and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

What they look for

Project management Infrastructure projects Buildings and roads Tendering Cost estimation BOQ/MTO preparation Risk management Contract management FIDIC Technical proposal writing Stakeholder management Engineering coordination Quality assurance HSE compliance Value engineering Construction management

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and possess at least 15 years of experience in infrastructure project management. Strong technical knowledge of project lifecycles, cost estimation, and contract management is required, with PMP certification preferred.

Full description

Title:

Project Manager (Buildings & Roads)

 

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

 

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.

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