Architect Project Manager

Randstad UK; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a Project Manager to oversee project management tasks. The role requires extensive experience in design and supervision, with a strong emphasis on client interaction and budget management. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in the Gulf region.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in design, supervision, and contracts.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and excellent communication skills.
• LEED and PMP qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for project teams and act as the main client contact.
• Manage internal project budgets and coordinate design input.
• Assist with business development and marketing endeavors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Degree in Project Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera

Aconex

Job description

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 Job Purpose: To execute the full spectrum of project management for assigned projects in accordance with approved company policies, operating guidelines, and procedures, ensuring that all projects meet planned budgets, time schedules, and approved quality standards. 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.

• 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. Qualifications: • 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.