Project Manager (Buildings & Roads)

Role Overview

Project Manager – Infrastructure (Buildings & Roads) Projects at KBR, based in Abu Dhabi Office.

Company Overview

KBR is a team of teams delivering 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, including 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 Purpose

Lead infrastructure projects (Buildings & Roads) from tendering through execution, ensuring delivery within scope, time, cost, and quality requirements while managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder relationships across pre-tender and post-tender stages.

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 & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Minimum 15+ years as a Project Manager in infrastructure (Buildings & Roads) projects.
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.