Architect Project Manager

Randstad UK; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead design services. The successful candidate will have 10-15 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage client relationships. Key responsibilities include overseeing project objectives, managing budgets, and coordinating with design teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential, along with excellent English communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in design, supervision, and contracts.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Previous experience with a large consultancy firm in the Gulf region is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team in executing design services effectively.
• Act as the main contact with the client, managing relationships and agreements.
• Establish and coordinate project objectives with team members.
• Maintain budget supervision and control over projects.
• Manage external design team members and sub-consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project management knowledge

Design teamwork coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Degree in Project Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera

Aconex

Job description

Overview

The Role

Project Manager
Department: Design Development Department
Reports to: Projects Director
Job Location: United Arab Emirates
Internal Network of Interaction: Directors; Senior / Design Manager; Senior / Project Architects; Architects / Junior Architects; Senior / Architectural Draftsmen

Responsibilities

• Provide the required leadership to enable the project team to execute design services for any assigned project effectively and efficiently, driving decision-making to the lowest level possible.
• Act as the Client's main contact with the company and be responsible for maintaining an effective and professional relationship with the Client. Agreement management and administration is an important part of the job description.
• Establish project objectives, coordinate them with concept designers, and ensure that goals are met.
• Maintain supervision and control over internal project budgets.
• Float, manage, and evaluate sub-consultant tenders.
• Responsible for defining the roles and responsibilities of different team members for all projects assigned to the incumbent.
• Manage and coordinate the design input of external design team members and sub-consultants.
• Assist with business development. Assist project fee proposals and participate in marketing endeavors.
• Apply the different areas of PM knowledge with the right rigor to the assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience in all phases of design across all disciplines, i.e., architecture, structure, and engineering, including substantial and varied experience involving responsible planning and design of complex projects.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems, determining project objectives and requirements, organizing programs, and developing standards and guidelines for diverse project activities.
• Adequate knowledge of FIDIC and other forms of Contracts.
• Communication skills are of paramount importance. Candidate to demonstrate ability to communicate ideas in a well-organized, professional manner.
• Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, Primavera, Aconex, and other PM platforms).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Previous experience gained with a large consultancy firm in the gulf region would be highly beneficial.
• Equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• 10-15 years of experience in the field of design, supervision, and contracts.
• Degree in Project Management is a plus.
• LEED and PMP qualifications are a plus.