Associate Project Manager (Buildings)

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

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Dubai to oversee project delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. The successful candidate will manage large-scale multi-disciplinary projects and collaborate with clients and sub-consultants. Strong leadership skills and at least 5 years of relevant experience in the GCC region are required. The company offers competitive salary packages including tax-free income and additional benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid Annual leave

Discretionary bonus program

Transportation & housing allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience within the Middle East.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget.
• Coordinate with team members and manage project documentation.
• Monitor design team progress and provide timely reporting.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Job description

AtkinsRéalis are looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our team with experience in managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects within UAE and the GCC Region. The candidate is to have a minimum of 5 years experience within the Middle East.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects within the UAE and GCC Region. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, they will be responsible for supporting the management of projects within the business. Their primary role is to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client requirements.

The selected candidate will work with the Project Manager, Atkins team and Client to establish project objectives, develop project plans, manage project budgets, and oversee project scheduling. They will be responsible for supporting the delivery management function of the project team, ensuring that team members are completing tasks on time and communication is maintained at all times.

Other roles also include managing project risk, developing contingency plans and ensuring that health and safety standards are followed in addition to adherence of Atkins’ project management methodology requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Communicate scope, fee, deliverables and programme with the team through Project Kick-Offs and regular updates.
• Management of sub-consultants' agreements and payments (technical management through Design Management function)
• Ensure that the Project Execution Plan addresses design management requirements, including integration and interface management between Client requirements, sub-consultant design packages
• Support the PD and PM in production of the Project Management suite of documents and standard forms.
• Assist in risk identification and management
• Assist PD and PM to identify and manage scope changes, scope extensions
• Identify resourcing issues and requirements and coordinate these with the Technical Team Leads. Escalate to PD / PM when/if required.
• Provide timely external and internal monthly reporting by implementing a planned delivery schedule for routine reporting.
• Ensure Quality Systems processes are adhered to in the delivery of projects
• Undertake debriefs with Client
• Assisting in managing the work financially, technically and contractually

Financial Management

• `Monitor Design Team progress and costs – Highlight where costs are not tracking as planned and coordinate with the Project Technical Leads to mitigate against potential over-runs / underspends.
• Have a good understanding of Risk and the need to use their commercial acumen.
• Manage Risks proactively through use of the tools provided and regular team and Client engagement and update Contingency requirements regularly (min. once per design stage).
• Prepare Invoices for review and sign-off by the Project Director and keep financial registers up to date.
• Drive the change process and be responsible for compilation of variations

Client Management

• Liaise and interact with the client for the technical delivery components of the project.

Administrative

• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing invoices, estimates, meeting minutes, scheduling meetings, etc.
• Maintaining project documentation
• Tracking and reporting project progress

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.