Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, providing senior management inputs, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. Candidates should have 15 years of experience, preferably with a degree in construction management or civil engineering. Strong skills in risk management and client relations are essential.

Qualifications

• 15 years of total experience with a track record on mega projects.
• Expertise in high-level project management frameworks and execution plans.
• Ability to manage large-scale project teams across various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide input for project delivery and be a focal point for communication.
• Ensure effective planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Maintain client relationships and facilitate dispute resolution.
• Oversee commercial management and budget control for projects.

Skills

Project management expertise

Strategic planning

Risk management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in construction management or civil engineering

Membership in a construction-related professional body

Job description

AtkinsRéalis are looking for a Project Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

We are currently looking for Project Manager with a demonstrated experience in the management of large scale projects.

You will be required to provide the senior management input into all project delivery related matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of services for the engagement(s) assigned to you. You will be required to act as the single focal point of contact between the Project / Construction Director and the internal and external delivery team members, possibly across multiple projects, to ensure that the desired project objectives are delivered.

This is a position that requires professional ability and inherent motivation. You have the skills required to direct meetings, introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team. You are willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company’s policies and business systems and be committed to their implementation and continuous improvement at all times.

Your experience, guidance and knowledge should place you as a Project Management subject matter expert in providing significant benefit to the project delivery team and Client.

Generally, you will have 15 years total experience and have a track record of working on mega projects.

Ideally you should possess a degree in construction management and / or civil engineering and hold a membership/chartership from a construction related professional body.

You will be responsible for at least the following areas and duties in your role;

Planning/Scheduling

• Support in implementing a high-level effective project management framework and project execution statement. Provide guidance and advice to other staff members in relation to the production of the project execution plan, review content and take ultimate responsibility for content prior to issue on the project.
• Support in implementing the criteria for control and management of the project.
• Oversee progress status updates of the master programme and where necessary liaise with project stakeholders to lead delay mitigation strategies and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the contract programme under the construction contracts is in place, fully reviewed and approved by the necessary project stakeholders and that all revisions and or progress updates are thoroughly reviewed and accepted.
• Take an active role in the control of ‘time’ on the project, ensuring a protocol and full review of early warnings is in place, and generally ensure a project structure, and personal ownership of changes, is implemented.

Risk Management

• Ensure that a formal risk management process is in place on the project, utilising agreed BMS risk register and management process.

Construction Phase Management

• Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes
• Manage the design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities
• Support universal strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team
• Ensure the supervision team and site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion
• Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing

Commercial Management

• Support in managing ‘cost’ element of the project, even if through the monitoring and management of a third party cost consultant. If the engagement also includes cost consultancy services project specific responsibilities will need to be included in the Project Management Plan and discussed with your assigned regional director.
• Ensure effective budget control is in place across the project, and that such is reviewed and updated on minimum monthly basis.
• Manage the commercial performance of the project for AtkinsRealis in line with corporate governance requirements.

Client Management

• Support and facilitate a pro-active and positive relationship with the Client.
• Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably, taking the lead role in the resolution of any disputes that may arise.
• Be involved in Client engagement, through regular meetings, presentations and discussions during the project delivery. Be comfortable leading such scenarios and exhibit exemplar communication skills, representing the company well and in a professional manner in all cases.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders

Reporting

• Receive and review detailed reports on the project from the design and site delivery team
• Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company
• Maintain up-to-date project skite sheets and resumes for the project team for use by the Company
• Business Development
• Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company
• Actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry.