EXTERNAL PACKAGE MANAGER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Landscape Project Manager to lead high-profile landscape and artscape projects in the UAE. This role involves collaborating with architects and artists, overseeing implementation, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in landscape architecture or civil engineering, with at least 10 years of experience in managing complex external packages. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional projects that enhance the environment and community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the landscape industry.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing external landscape and artscape packages.
• Proven experience on prestigious projects in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of landscape and artscape packages.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Landscape Construction

Irrigation Systems

Planting Schedules

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning coordination and of landscape softscape and artscape packages across high-profile developments.
• Oversee implementation of hardscape planting irrigation water features decorative elements and artistic installations as per design and specification.
• Collaborate with landscape architects artists designers consultants and subcontractors to ensure quality design intent and project timelines are achieved.
• Monitor site activities ensuring compliance with drawings specifications authority regulations and safety standards.
• Manage the procurement process for landscape and artscape materials including plant species selection and vendor coordination.
• Review and approve technical submittals shop drawings method statements and mockups related to the external works.
• Liaise with relevant authorities (e.g. Dubai Municipality DDA RTA etc.) to ensure necessary permits and approvals are in place.
• Track progress costs and quality benchmarks and report to senior management on key milestones and risks.
• Ensure sustainability requirements local environmental guidelines and project-specific green standards are met.
• Coordinate with other trades to ensure seamless integration of landscape elements with the overall site works.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering Horticulture or a related discipline.
• 10 years of experience managing external packages with a strong focus on landscape softscape and artscape works.
• Proven experience working on prestigious projects in the Middle East preferably within the UAE.
• Solid understanding of landscape construction planting schedules irrigation systems and bespoke artistic installations.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and approval processes in the UAE.
• Strong project management communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in MS Office AutoCAD and project management software (e.g. Primavera MS Project).
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment and manage multiple stakeholders.

Vertical: Engineering