Construction Manager - Electrical Utility - WET/1029/2B

About the Role L&T Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – WET Utility for a major RTA Roads EPC Project in Dubai, UAE. The candidate will manage the execution, coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical utility works in compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and UAE authority requirements. Key Responsibilities - Plan and manage electrical utility works, including HV/MV/LV networks, street lighting, feeder pillars, electrical ducts, chambers, substations, ITS, and traffic signal infrastructure. - Execute utility installation, diversion, protection, testing, commissioning, and energisation activities. - Coordinate with RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, consultants, subcontractors, and other utility authorities. - Review drawings, method statements, specifications, NOCs, permits, and material submissions. - Coordinate electrical works with roads, drainage, utilities, structures, and traffic diversion activities. - Manage subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, manpower, materials, and equipment. - Monitor progress, productivity, quality, safety, costs, and project schedules. - Resolve utility clashes, technical issues, and site constraints in coordination with engineering teams. - Ensure timely inspections, authority approvals, testing, commissioning, and project handover. - Prepare progress reports, as-built drawings, testing records, and handover documentation. Required Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. - 10–15 years of experience in electrical utility construction for roads, highways, infrastructure, or EPC projects. - Previous RTA roads or infrastructure project experience in Dubai is mandatory. - Strong experience in HV/MV/LV networks, street lighting, underground cables, electrical ducts, chambers, utility diversions, and substations. - Good knowledge of RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and UAE authority requirements. - Strong leadership, planning, coordination, reporting, and subcontractor-management skills. Key Skills - WET Electrical Utility Construction Management - RTA Roads and Infrastructure Projects - HV/MV/LV Electrical Networks - Street Lighting and Feeder Pillars - Utility Diversion and Protection - DEWA and Authority Coordination - Testing, Commissioning, and Energisation - Subcontractor and Workforce Management - Planning, Progress, Quality, and Cost Control - EHS Compliance and Project Handover Preferred Experience Candidates with proven experience in RTA road projects, electrical utility diversions, street lighting, ITS, traffic signals, testing, commissioning, and authority handover in Dubai/UAE will be preferred. Main changes: The JD has been shortened by removing repeated responsibilities, combining related activities, and clearly highlighting the mandatory 10–15 years of experience and previous RTA project exposure. Qualifications: B.Tech/B.E Experience: 15-20 years