Assistant Manager Projects

ULO SYSTEMS LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the offshore construction industry is seeking a Project Manager to lead project delivery, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large projects, with proven leadership skills and expertise in budgeting and stakeholder engagement. This full-time role will involve close coordination with clients and teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of progressive experience in project execution within offshore or related industries.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role with successful project delivery.
• Strong experience in managing large and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery throughout the lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Lead offshore/onshore project delivery, aligning execution with client expectations.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and financials.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Budgeting

Team Development

Communication

Cost Control

Resource Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Oracle ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil, Instrumentation)

Nationality

Any GCC National, Any European National, Indian

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

. Project Delivery & Team Leadership

• Support the Project Manager throughout the full project lifecycle—from initiation to close-out—ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, and strategic objectives, while implementing and monitoring standardized project management processes.
• Lead multi-site offshore/onshore project delivery, aligning execution with business goals and client expectations. Monitor project health, resolve issues proactively, mitigate risks, and drive accountability through KPI tracking and clear role definitions across teams.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Project Controllers, ensuring accurate and timely control of project cost, schedule, and scope, while facilitating their professional development through targeted training and fostering a culture of accountability.

2. Strategic Coordination & Planning

• Develop and maintain comprehensive execution plans, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, procurement strategies, and manpower/resource forecasts.
• Maintain clear milestone definitions, monitor progress against baseline plans, and coordinate with internal teams across departments to ensure seamless alignment and proactive adjustment of strategies to meet schedule and delivery goals.

3. Cost, Budget & Financial Monitoring

• Assist in the preparation, validation, and continuous refinement of project budgets to ensure financial accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor expenditures, update cost forecasts, and track cash flow to align with project progress and contractual milestones, managing milestone-based invoicing and revenue recognition to support accurate financial statements. Drive cost optimization initiatives that enhance financial efficiency without compromising quality, compliance, or delivery timelines.

4. Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison for all client communications, facilitating structured, proactive, and transparent interactions with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to support collaboration, issue resolution, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead client progress meetings and negotiations related to change requests, claims, contract variations, and cost recovery opportunities, actively driving improved project profitability.
• Lead the proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of technical, financial, and operational risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage change control processes per contractual requirements, ensuring thorough evaluation, documentation, approval, and communication of all changes.
• Provide timely updates on risk exposure and mitigation progress to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.

6. Project Control & Performance Oversight

• Lead progress tracking and performance reporting using dashboards, S-curves, KPIs, and detailed project trackers.
• Ensure schedule adherence, highlight deviations early, and coordinate with planning teams to realign strategies.
• Promote operational efficiency in material delivery, subcontractor performance, and site readiness by synchronizing plans with stakeholders.

7. Quality, HSE & Compliance Support

• Ensure all project activities comply with HSE regulations, quality standards, company policies, and contractual, legal, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with QA/QC and HSE teams to conduct audits, reviews, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead quality assurance processes, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), verifying compliance with project specifications and industry best practices.
• Promote and maintain a zero-incident, zero-LTI safety culture in projects.

8. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive weekly/monthly project reports covering progress, financial performance, risks, and forecasts, ensuring consistent and timely communication to all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough project documentation—including contracts, change orders, technical submittals, and approvals—to support audits and claims, ensuring compliance with internal governance and external audit requirements.
• Lead the project close-out process, including final documentation, cost reconciliation, collection, and client handover.
• Facilitate formal project reviews and post-mortem sessions to capture successes, challenges, and actionable lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing insights to enhance project management methodologies, tools, and reporting systems, with an emphasis on digitalization.
• Utilize historical project data and lessons learned to inform future projects and support organizational learning.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 4–8 years of progressive experience in project execution within offshore, oil & gas, or related industries.

• At least 2 years in a supervisory, assistant project management, or Senior project control role with a proven track record of successful project delivery.

Core Competencies:

· Strong experience in managing large and complex projects from initiation through to close-out, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives. Adept at aligning project goals with business strategies, managing timelines, budgets, and client expectations.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project), financial tracking tools, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).

• Excellent leadership and team development skills, with a proven ability to motivate, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams to achieve high performance and accountability.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, skilled at influencing decisions and maintaining collaborative relationships across all organizational levels.

• Advanced problem-solving skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing project demands, and ensure continuous progress under pressure.

• Strong resource management skills to optimize manpower, materials, and equipment allocation across multiple sites, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.

• Expertise in budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and implementing cost-saving measures while safeguarding project profitability and financial integrity.

• Proficient in risk management practices, adept at early identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks to maintain stability and client trust.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

• Projects

Keywords

• Project Manager
• Project Management
• Project Execution
• Project Planning Control
• Projects Engineer

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ULO SYSTEMS LLC

ULO Systems is the leading company in the supply of high-quality products and services for grouting applications in the offshore construction industry globally.ULO Systems is a Limited Liability Company, incorporated in the United Arab Emirates, and solely owned by Bukhatir Group.We envision continually shaping the offshore industry worldwide effectively, efficiently and safely. We strive to be the preferred partner in all areas of operation, from enquiry to execution and close-out, and to set the industry standard for delivery of best-in-class products services and solutions to every offshore structure and pipeline worldwide.The Bukhatir Group is one of the largest and most diversified business houses in the United Arab Emirates. Its main interests straddle construction, education, information technology, real estate, shopping and retail, sports and leisure, and services.

ULO SYSTEMS LLC

ULO Systems is the leading company in the supply of high-quality products and services for grouting applications in the offshore construction industry globally.ULO Systems is a Limited Liability Company, incorporated in the United Arab Emirates, and solely owned by Bukhatir Group.We envision continually shaping the offshore industry worldwide effectively, efficiently and safely. We strive to be the preferred partner in all areas of operation, from enquiry to execution and close-out, and to set the industry standard for delivery of best-in-class products services and solutions to every offshore structure and pipeline worldwide.The Bukhatir Group is one of the largest and most diversified business houses in the United Arab Emirates. Its main interests straddle construction, education, information technology, real estate, shopping and retail, sports and leisure, and services.

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