Project Manager

Aggreko; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Dubai seeks a Project Manager to ensure successful project execution from contract award to delivery. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or project management and at least 7 years of relevant project management experience, particularly in the power industry. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Medical and travel allowances

Continuous training and development

Safety-focused culture

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years in project management experience in power industry.
• Experience in people management & site operations is essential.
• Ability to bring projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project from contract award to online date.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope and identify potential issues.

Skills

People management

Project management software proficiency

Communication

Technical background in electrical systems

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / project management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we're proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We're looking for Project Manager who will ensure that projects are planned, executed, and finalized successfully according to strict project deadlines. The project manager also defines the project objectives and oversees project quality & deliverables.

Why Aggreko?

• Full-time position to be based in Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
• Competitive compensation package
• Industry‑leading benefit plans including medical and travel allowances
• Continuous training and development with career growth opportunities
• Safety‑focused culture

Role Overview:

The core expectation from this critical position is to ensure that all projects are managed using the project delivery methodology and completed with a high level of efficiency, agility, and commitment to the agreed deadlines.

What you'll do:

• Direct and manage project starting from award of contract up to its online date (Delivery) and from off‑hire date to closing (Return).
• Define and develop project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with all relevant central and area departments/businesses.
• Understand and apply the standard of the execution of a project as per guidelines from the Project Management Office (PMO). Maintain adherence to processes and procedures for development of efficiency and agility toward project success criteria.
• Manage project mobilisation and demobilisation, according to the defined complexity.
• Act as a single point of contact for the life of the project and continually manage project expectations by effectively, timely and clearly communicating project expectations to all relevant stakeholders.
• Implements and manages all project meetings.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential project issues & crisis and devise mitigation or contingency plans in coordination with relevant department involve.
• Effectively handover project upon completion and ensure all relevant project information is available & communicated to area operation manager or area operation director.
• Conduct project post report and create recommendations to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements (Lesson Learned).
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and project department personnel and influence them to take positive actions and accountability for their assigned task.
• Display a commitment to operational excellence activities.

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / project management
• At least 7+ years in project management experience in power industry
• Experience in people management & site operations is essential
• Strong familiarity with any relevant project management software & tools (MS Project or Primavera6.)
• Ability to bring projects to successful completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects is a must.
• Ability to motivate, lead and drive for results.
• Solid technical background – in electrical systems and power would be highly advantageous for the role
• Action‑focused – reliable, committed to completing tasks
• Excellent communication and influence across all levels internally and externally

Find out more and apply now.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people's unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.