Assistant Director - Infrastructure

Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Infrastructure is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and management of infrastructure systems across Dubai Holding’s portfolio, including Nakheel, Meydan, Limitless, Dubai Land assets, and master-planned communities. This role oversees comprehensive infrastructure services encompassing dry, wet, and transportation systems ensuring regulatory compliance, sustainable growth, and operational efficiency across all assets. liaises with key authorities such as RTA, DEWA, and Dubai Municipality to ensure alignment on infrastructure strategies, growth projections, and regulatory frameworks, particularly in compliance with Dubai Law No. 6 of 2006 on cost-sharing agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrated Infrastructure Planning & Oversight
  • Direct the planning, coordination, and management of dry, wet, and transportation infrastructure, ensuring seamless service integration across electrical, telecom, street lighting, potable water, sewerage, irrigation, district cooling, gas, and transportation systems.
  • Update master plans to integrate both current and future road networks and corridors, with a focus on growth corridors, population forecasting, and sustainable urban development.
  • Manage three infrastructure fields within the department, each led by a designated lead:
    • Electrical and Dry Services: Oversee capacity allocation, utility corridors, and connection points, coordinating with DEWA to plan new and utilize existing substations.
    • Wet Services: Guide wet infrastructure planning, from hydraulic modeling to district cooling and sewer impact assessments, coordinating with internal teams to ensure sustainable utility distribution and cost-efficient designs.
    • Transportation and Traffic Systems: Direct transportation strategies, including traffic impact studies, forecasting land use demand, and maintaining records of road and mobility infrastructure. Ensure transportation planning complies with Law No. 6 of 2006 on infrastructure cost-sharing and collaborate on implementing equitable cost-sharing arrangements.
• Authority and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the primary liaison with external authorities, including RTA, DEWA, DM, Dubai Civil Defense, Dubai Police, Empower, Etisalat, Du, and others, ensuring compliance with infrastructure regulations and securing timely project approvals.
  • Manage and align with key internal stakeholders (Development, Legal, Finance, Customer Services) to address infrastructure design needs, associated costs, and project progression for all Dubai Holding developments.
• Master Plan Management and Technical Oversight
  • Ensure infrastructure master plans remain current, submitting updates to relevant authorities to secure alignment on future developments.
  • Conduct and present feasibility studies on proposed infrastructure methodologies and recommendations from the master planning team, advising on feasible, cost-effective options aligned with long-term urban growth strategies.
• Infrastructure Project Support and Technical Guidance
  • Coordinate infrastructure-related information, utility load confirmations, and required approvals for third-party developers, supporting their compliance with Dubai Holding’s policies.
  • Lead data reconciliation efforts across various sources and authorities, maintaining accurate, centralized records of infrastructure assets, in line with Dubai Holding’s technology mandates.
• GIS and Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Leverage GIS solutions to maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date repository of infrastructure data, supporting efficient decision-making processes across all Dubai Holding assets and ensuring continuous improvements in infrastructure management.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Enforce compliance with approved guidelines, GFA allocations, and safety standards across all projects, working with contractors to ensure adherence to Dubai Holding’s standards. Act as a resource for technical consultation on infrastructure-related matters, mitigating additional costs from non-compliance.
• Crisis Management and Emergency Response
  • Lead emergency response and incident resolution efforts in coordination with community and mall management teams, providing technical support and ensuring public safety in the event of infrastructure-related incidents.