KMEA - Senior Project Manager/R&D Engineer

Krones Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Project Manager to manage projects in the food and beverage industry. The role involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project success while adhering to specifications and budget. Qualified candidates should have a degree in engineering, project management experience, and excellent communication skills. If you're ready to contribute to innovative projects, apply now!

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in Project Management and Engineering.
• Excellent client-facing and verbal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure project delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

In this role, you will plan, monitor, and manage projects from initiation through completion to accomplish the project objectives.

Your Tasks

• Optimize processing equipment (R&D).
• Secure required resources and use formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
• Ensure sub-contractors assemble plants according to design specifications.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Strategic planning in cooperation with the project team (Krones AG – PM, Technical department, etc.).
• Select suppliers.
• Purchase components (single parts), units, machines, and services in the national, regional, and global markets.
• Liaise with the finance department to process payments to suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal and external project stakeholders – client, design, plant engineering, fabrication, electrical and instrumentation & automation, QC, etc.
• Estimate BOM in detail, finalize requirements, indent materials, discuss, negotiate with procurement, and follow up on material procurement.
• Mobilize the site, coordinate with the site team, and guide the execution team.
• Initiate, plan, and implement cost-saving projects.
• Support tasks including: a) Mass balance, process time schedules, utility histograms for capacity optimization; b) Prepare basic process descriptions, technical specifications, process flow diagrams, instrumentation drawings, equipment layouts; c) Post-order process and instrumentation diagrams, CIP & utility distribution for detailed engineering.
• Manage project planning, from scheduling to resource requirements.
• Prepare process descriptions for food and beverage plants.
• Allocate resources and direct the team effectively.
• Ensure project delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Handle complaints, defect notifications, claim management, and detailed engineering tasks such as preparing P&ID, equipment layouts, GA drawings, PFDs, piping and support drawings, cable tray layouts, etc.
• Monitor and control site activities including erection, installation, piping, equipment integration, water trials, testing, commissioning, product trials, and commercial production through frequent site visits.
• Track project progress and financials, including invoicing, fund flow, cash recovery, EPCG documentation, and record keeping.
• Maintain full cost control over local purchasing activities and support project controlling.

Your Profile

• Degree in engineering, project management, or equivalent; PMP certification preferred.
• Proven 5 to 7 years of experience in Project Management and Engineering.
• Excellent client-facing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Quick critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• AutoCAD knowledge for preparing P&IDs and layouts.

We Offer

Your application

If you're captivated and see yourself as a perfect fit for this role, don't hesitate to apply using the link below!