Deputy Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for infrastructure projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in construction project management, with expertise in scope control, budget management, and risk management. A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required; a master's and PMP certification are preferred. This role requires proficiency in project management tools like MS Project or Primavera P6, and familiarity with local regulations.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in construction and infrastructure project management.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with risk management and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the scope, schedule, budget, design, planning, testing, and commissioning are managed as per contract.
• Maintain the Project risk register and provide updates to management.
• Prepare and submit Project invoices to the Client in a timely manner.

Skills

Project scope control

Budget control

Schedule control

Risk management

Documentation preparation

Proficient in MS Project

Proficient in Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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
• Proven experience in handling:
  • 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