Project Manager

Client of Five Continents Technical and Industrial Services; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Project Manager to oversee university projects, ensuring effective planning and execution. The ideal candidate will liaise with stakeholders and consultants, manage project scopes, and ensure alignment with strategic goals. The role requires strong communication skills and a minimum of 12 years of experience in project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage university projects and ensure effective planning and execution.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders and consultants.
• Monitor project progress and report deviations.

Skills

Proficiency in Arabic

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

Job description

Scope of Work

Manages University Projects and oversees, coordinates, and ensures the effective planning, execution, and monitoring of capital and facility-related projects at the University, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals. Acts as the liaison between university stakeholders and external consultants, defining project scopes, timelines, and outcomes, and ensuring project delivery on time, within scope, and according to institutional standards, with strict adherence to safety, quality, and documentation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

1. Represent the facility needs of the University and departments to the consultant.
2. Ensure university departments respond promptly and thoroughly to requests for information or specification reviews from FMD and consultants.
3. Communicate with university management regarding the status of space requirements included in or excluded from new campus facilities designs.
4. Maintain regular contact with consultants to define project scope and implementation plans.
5. Define benefits, costs, key results, and success criteria for new campus projects.
6. Outline project stages, objectives, and associated costs.
7. Monitor and report project progress, highlighting major deviations from original plans.
8. Review and modify project performance measures as needed.
9. Coordinate health and safety matters related to new facilities and physical plant staff.
10. Maintain comprehensive space mapping for all colleges and units.
11. Troubleshoot relocation issues and propose solutions.
12. Ensure consistent administration of engagement projects, including database maintenance and information dissemination.
13. Maintain electronic copies of all project correspondence.
14. Implement operational plans aligned with strategic objectives.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or PMP Certification.
• Languages: Proficiency in Arabic and English (writing and speaking).
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years.

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