Senior Project Manager

Client of ArchiBat HR; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager with extensive experience in large-scale hospitality and residential projects. The role involves leading project teams, managing client expectations, and ensuring successful project delivery while achieving profit margins and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with internationally recognized design firms.
• Strong portfolio in large-scale hospitality and residential projects.
• Experience working in the Middle East region.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with annual gross billings of $3M+.
• Participate in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes.
• Ensure project deliverables meet design and production protocols.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor or Master’s in Interior Design or Architecture Design

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager (PM)

As a PM, lead projects with annual gross billings of $3M+.

Responsibilities include:

1. Participating in identifying key services, defining scope, fees, deliverables, and schedules for all disciplines.
2. Leading team members to deliver successful projects.
3. Scheduling, facilitating, and documenting meetings with staff and clients.
4. Coordinating with regional leaders to support the project team with relevant expertise.
5. Attending workshops and meetings with the US team as needed.
6. Ensuring accurate input of client and project data into Vision.
7. Developing and maintaining project plans in Planifi, including schedules, milestones, and staffing.
8. Achieving a minimum of 10% profit margin and meeting all budgets and deadlines.
9. Maintaining quality assurance and control processes.
10. Ensuring project deliverables meet design and production protocols.
11. Delivering projects with zero claims.
12. Monitoring project progress weekly, including schedule, budget, and financial performance.
13. Managing invoices and client expectations, obtaining approval before services are performed.

Support for Bids and Proposals:

1. Participating in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes.
2. Advising on Go/No Go decisions.
3. Negotiating client contracts and consultant scopes.
4. Developing client relationships to expand opportunities.
5. Preparing fee and scope proposals in coordination with discipline leaders.

Required Profile:

1. Bachelor or Master’s in Interior Design or Architecture Design.
2. 10+ years of experience with internationally recognized design firms.
3. Experience working in the Middle East region.
4. Strong portfolio in large-scale hospitality and residential projects.
5. Excellent project management skills and knowledge of local codes and approval processes.
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
7. Position based in Dubai.

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