Senior Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of project management tasks in Dubai. The role involves managing design teams, contractor compliance, and developing project documentation. Candidates should have over 10 years of consultancy experience in the UAE, with strong stakeholder management skills and a degree in Engineering or Construction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional consultancy experience in the Middle East, ideally in UAE.
• Experience in managing delivery of fit-out projects, ideally retail tenant coordination.
• Professional memberships are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage project management tasks and client briefs.
• Administer complex contracts and ensure compliance.
• Monitor contractor’s progress against the contract program.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Project Documentation Development

Design Management

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Degree Qualification in Engineering or Construction

Job description

Manage the delivery of project management tasks.

Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project.

Undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client’s expectations and budget.

Fully manage and handle local government approvals process.

Administer complex contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.

Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically review tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts, and client reporting.

Develop project documentation, programs, master budgets, etc.

Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects.

Deliver projects within the framework of risk, sustainability, and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage, while maintaining focus on time, cost, and quality.

Monitor and report on the contractor’s progress against the contract program.

Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor’s design is done in compliance with the contract.

Manage internal teams across projects and act as a lead for delivery.

Desired skills and experience:

Degree Qualification in Engineering, Construction, or relevant field.

Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.

Excellent written and verbal skills in Arabic and English.

Other skills and experience should include:

10+ years of professional consultancy experience in the Middle East, ideally in UAE.

Experience in managing delivery of fit-out projects, ideally retail tenant coordination delivery in the region.

Strong Stakeholder Management Skills.

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