Project Manager (Buildings)

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced project manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee construction projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and adherence to budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have 20 years of experience in the construction industry and a relevant degree, along with strong skills in management, training, and client relations.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in project management within the construction industry.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Building projects.
• Proven ability to align construction processes with Client's goals.

Responsibilities

• Implements project management goals as defined by authorized Client personnel.
• Provides management guidance and recommends actions on policy matters.
• Assures Client-determined goals are on schedule and budget.
• Coordinates planning, scoping, development, design, and construction of projects.
• Negotiates and integrates all functions to support assigned projects.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budget management

Client relationship management

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

Job Description

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Implements the program & project management goals as defined, developed, and approved by authorized Client personnel; the contractor Program Manager (PgM) does not have the authority to unilaterally determine program and project requirements.
• Reviews provide management guidance and recommend courses of action on policy matters to Client personnel.
• Assures Client-determined goals are on schedule, cost, and budget.
• Assists Client personnel with managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, development, design, and construction of assigned projects.
• Assists Client personnel with integration of known requirements; manages project budget and schedule as directed by authorized Client personnel; and serves as a point-of-contact for assigned projects.
• Assists Client personnel to negotiate and integrate all functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.), and consider customer needs and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned projects when recommending a comprehensive management plan.
• Assists Client personnel in integrating customer schedules and criteria, establishing project scope, schedules, and milestones, budgets, dependencie,s and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria.
• Provides input to the operating budget related to projects assigned; the contractor PgM does not have the authority to make budget determinations without final approval of Client personnel.
• Assists Client personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops, and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.
• Provides translation services, oral and written, for Client staff, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• A total of 20 years of experience in project management within the construction industry; at least 5 years of relevant experience in Building projects.
• Proven working experience in construction management or a similar role, with a demonstrated ability to tailor construction processes to align with the Client's goals, reflecting Stantec International's construction management standards.