Project Manager

GHD; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager who can manage construction projects and interact with clients effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering and have over 10 years of experience in the industry. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills are required, alongside proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering innovative solutions while fostering project success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related construction phase experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience on related projects.
• Ability to manage landscape projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project scope development and commercial performance.
• Acts as the Company representative with clients during project execution.
• Monitors contractor performance and negotiates scope changes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

A desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects that enhance the fabric of our community. In this role you will be responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them develops in depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms and corporate policies.

Project Managers need to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.

• KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Frequently interfaces with upper-level management and client personnel.
• Monitors contractor performance pertaining to schedule and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Markets and secures additional work with client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance / Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Provide advice on field engineering procedures, construction methods, and financial matters to management.
• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for assigned personnel.
• Plans, organizes, and ensures adequate staffing, execution, and monitoring of all field engineering activities and related support operations through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
• The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering related technical / business field.
• 10+ years of related construction phase experience is required, with 5+ years of related project management experience on related projects.
• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background.
• Must have experience into managing the landscape projects.
• Professional registration may also be required.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project.
• Our Project Managers still get very involved in the designs on the project.
• Capability in scheduling using Primavera P6 and ongoing monitoring and driving of projects with well-ordered and logical sequence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards Incumbent must meet GHD project management certification requirements. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications.
• Contract Management knowledge is required.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering related technical / business field
• Strong eye for detail coupled with a methodical and organized approach;
• A passion for the digital world and you will understand the power and benefit of BIM delivery being ready to operate in a fluid, digital, and transformation operation harnessing the power of technology to deliver world class projects for our clients.
• You will be a forward thinking individual ready to change the status quo and bring fresh ideas to the team on how we can manage and deliver our projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills will be well utilised and your ability to develop internal and external working relationships is essential.
• Proactiveness and eagerness to learn.