Project Manager

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

Job summary

A dynamic architecture firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee architectural projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will coordinate with clients, architects, and engineers, ensuring project quality and timely delivery. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in the industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management within the architecture industry.
• Strong communication skills to maintain client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Communicate with clients, architects, and engineers to ensure project success.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, and financial performance.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Civil Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the architecture industry. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing various architectural projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all aspects of the project are executed efficiently and effectively. As Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver projects that meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Project the financial performance and monitor budgets and profitability targets to ensure project cost targets are being met
• Oversee billing and fee management operations and ensure all financial activities are consistent with WSA policies and procedures
• Effectively manage accounts receivable, expense report approvals, held time monitoring, productivity projections and reviews for the team
• Coordinate and oversee all technical activities relating to the assigned projects, including directing the design / technical team, reviewing drafts and computer models, and approving design changes.
• Communicate directly with the Client, managers, design / technical teams and sub-consultants to discuss and organize projects from original conceptual design throughout the project contracted scope.
• Resolve architectural design problems to serve the Client’s program and advise the Senior Management team of any issues that deviate from the program goals and/or that impact the project budget and timeline.
• Organise own and others work to achieve set deadlines
• Ensure the delivery and completeness of the project deliverables by assigned teams
• Interact with clients and contractor’s representatives and others, applying excellent communication skills to maintain strong client relationships and to resolve critical issues
• Attend Client and Design Meetings as required
• Prepare / Review presentations for Clients and senior management
• Prepare, manage and update as required all projects programs
• Confidently present work to colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Initiating and planning QA/QC and Peer Review exercise for all the projects deliverables to ensure the high Quality of the Design Packages
• Assign Sub-consultants and third parties, as required, to complete the contracted Project Scope and coordinates the projects’ submissions and deliverables with them, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Assist Business development team, providing their input on the received RFPs to prepare the accurate BIDs for the clients
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with WSA procedures and standards
• Provide the mentorship and guidance to Assistant Project Managers, helping them to grow into the Project Manager Role

Skills

• Ability to effectively work within a project portfolio under the guidance of a senior project manager and independently manage a number of small to medium projects.
• Able to plan and monitor others work to achieve set Projects’ deadlines
• Support management meetings and brings ideas and solutions to the table
• Manage Project’s budget, revenue, cost, and support cash collection for the invoices billed
• Prepare monthly Projects KPI reports, including projects’ profit reports, revenue forecast, etc
• Ensure Client Satisfaction surveys are actioned
• Participates in scheduled reviews to check project deliverables for accuracy, efficiency and thoroughness ensuring delivery is as per Client requirements and Industry standards

• Education: Bachelor of Architecture or Civil Engineering
• Experience: +10 years relevant industry exposure
• Technical Skills: PMP is a Plus