Deputy Project Manager

Tawzef For Recruitment & HR Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager specializing in construction and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of comprehensive experience managing large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and overseeing contract management and invoicing processes.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in construction and infrastructure project management.
• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Strong understanding of project methodologies and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk registers.
• Prepare, review, and submit project documentation and invoices.
• Coordinate with authorities and clients throughout project phases.

Skills

Project Scope Control

Budget Management

Risk Management

Project Lifecycle Management

Construction Project Methodologies

Contractual Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree

PMP Certification

Professional Engineering License

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

• Ensure the scope, schedule, budget, design, planning, construction, testing and commissioning are systematically handled, documented and recorded as per contract.
• Maintain the Project risk register, to be updated in a timely manner and intimated to ED / Top Management on a regular basis.
• Ensure the Project documentations are made, submitted and maintained as planned.
• Ensure the Project invoices are prepared reviewed and accepted by authorities and submitted to the Client in a timely manner.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is a plus)

PMP Certification or equivalent project management training is strongly preferred

Professional Engineering License is a plus

12–15 years of progressive experience in construction and infrastructure project management, including :

Planning, design coordination, execution, and close-out phases

Large-scale infrastructure projects with public or private sector clients

Project scope, budget, and schedule control

Risk management and maintaining / updating project risk registers

Preparing and reviewing project documentation, progress reports, and technical submittals

Invoicing processes and coordination with authorities and clients

Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and construction project methodologies

Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent)

Familiarity with contractual documentation, claims management, and variation orders

High proficiency in handling testing & commissioning procedures and documentation

Knowledge of local regulations, codes, and standards related to infrastructure projects