Project Manager

UAE Branches; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple Task Orders within a major consultancy programme. This role involves ensuring delivery and commercial compliance while managing project teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction management, engineering, or architecture, and will excel in leadership and communication. Join a forward-thinking company committed to providing innovative solutions and contributing to sustainability goals. If you are passionate about managing complex projects and driving success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with 5 years in project roles.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and commercial aspects of major projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Task Orders ensuring compliance and quality.
• Coordinate multiple Task Order Team inputs for client reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

BSc in Construction Management

BSc in Engineering

BSc in Architecture

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Title: Project Manager

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

LOCATION: Dubai, UAE

The role will be primarily office-based with flexibility for remote working. Travel to Iraq under strict security protocols on a visiting basis may be required.

THE ROLE

Reports to the Project Director on the management of multiple Task Orders ensuring KBR is delivery and commercially compliant and that Task Orders are managed consistently across the programme.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Management of all aspects of delivering one or more Task Orders as part of the management role on a major projects consultancy programme.
2. Management and support of Task Order Teams ensuring that the project goals and schedule are understood and delivered.
3. Manage delivery of all project deliverables to ensure delivery of the Task Order to technical budget schedule and quality requirements.
4. Manage the commercial relationship with the Client in terms of delivery of the Task Order including developing and managing requirements matrices, schedule, resource profiles which are updated and communicated on a regular basis.
5. Interface with all sections of the team to meet overall programme deliverables.
6. Development, establishment, and of standards, policies, procedures, and best practices.
7. Responsible to manage and coordinate multiple Task Order Team inputs for Client reporting.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. BSc in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum overall relevant experience: 8 years.
3. Minimum relevant experience: 5 years in project roles.
4. Minimum Regional Experience: 3 years.
5. Ability to effectively monitor and analyse progress, cost, and risks, identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
6. Excellent management skills.
7. Experienced user of MS Office suite.
8. Excellent report writing skills.
9. Knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of major asset and civil infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and utilities preferred.
10. Fluency in English both written and spoken (with Arabic speaking advantageous).

COMPETENCIES

1. Leadership and Team Management.
2. Commercial Awareness.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Strong customer focus.
5. Planning & organizing.
6. Accepts Responsibility.
7. HSE Awareness.

Required Experience: IC