Project Manager

Leading Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee client accounts and manage projects from conception to delivery. The ideal candidate should have robust experience in production manufacturing events and excellent project management skills, focusing on client satisfaction and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in project management in the UAE.
• Production/manufacturing/events background required.
• Strong project management from brief to execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts, including handling briefs and estimations.
• Prepare project plans and ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with internal departments for project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Client-facing Skills

Cost Planning

Negotiation

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: UAE

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage clients accounts and oversee projects from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production manufacturing events or exhibitions and excellent project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage client accounts including taking initial briefs estimating quoting and presenting prototypes

- Pursue new business opportunities to add value and maximize customer investment

- Brief customer requirements to internal departments and produce timely and accurate reports

- Prepare and present new ideas to clients considering brand awareness and retailer specifications

- Contribute to design development and pre-production meetings

- Prepare project plans assign requirements and review BOQ production process and cutting lists

- Liaise with internal departments to ensure projects run on time and are produced cost-effectively

- Ensure all work meets client expectations is on budget and delivered timely and accurately

- Expedite operations to meet unforeseen conditions

Requirements:

- Production/manufacturing/events/exhibitions background

- 5-7 years of experience in project management in the UAE

- Multiple accounts/projects management experience with client-facing skills

- Strong project management understanding from brief to execution and handover

- Estimations costing cost planning and control expertise

- Knowledge of high-end finishing permanent duty-free fit-out elements and fixtures

- Experience with installations on-site supervision and planning processes

- Understanding of technical and production drawings (CAD knowledge is a plus)

- Client-facing negotiations and contract process understanding