EXTERNAL PACKAGE MANAGER

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