Project Manager (Facilities)

Jobsatdubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Jobsatdubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Facilities) in the United Arab Emirates. The role requires managing project budgets, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, minimum 10 years of experience in the fit-out/construction industry, and proficiency in planning software is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role in Fit out / construction industry.
• Experience in Planning / project management.

Responsibilities

• Build up the Master program and monitor the progress.
• Conduct risk analysis for projects and implement mitigation strategies.
• Control project costs and manage budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and teams for project alignment.
• Oversee on-site execution of electrical works and certify compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of planning software (Primavera Project Planner and MS Project)

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strong knowledge of handling Extension of Time claims and project variations

Hands on experience in MS office and Power BI

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master in project management / construction management

PMP Certification

LEED / WELL AP

Job description

Project Manager (Facilities)

Key Accountabilities

• Build up the Master program, plans and sub-plans to set the annual, quarterly and monthly target. Monitor the progress and develop action plan (if needed).
• Review program of works, procurement and drawing logs submitted by the contractors, deadlines and constraints to control the project from any delay.
• Electrical Design and Review: Create, review, and approve electrical designs and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk analysis for fit-out projects, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Control project costs and variations, review and approve submitted payments/claims and validate extension of time (EOT).
• Budget Management: Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and preventing cost overruns.
• Value Engineering: Identify cost-effective solutions during project design and execution without compromising quality or functionality.
• Evaluate projects’ outputs through the project life cycle and develop proper communication channel.
• Develop clear and sufficient relationships with all involved teams to ensure that project will achieve the targets.
• Lead the project team by implementing good project management practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and smooth communication.
• Manage the project end to end and implement the management processes and procedures.
• Supervision and Certification: Oversee on-site execution of electrical works and certify completed installations for compliance with design and quality standards.

Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master in project management / construction management is preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• LEED / WELL AP preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role in Fit out / construction industry
• Experience in Planning / project management

Skills

• Knowledge of planning software (Primavera Project Planner and MS Project)
• Excellent understanding in the discipline of project management, planning and electrical engineering
• Strong knowledge of handling Extension of Time claims and project variations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Hands on experience required in MS office and Power BI.

Competencies

Please provide the level of competency as per the grade: Level1for Band 6, Level2for Band 5, level3for Band 4, level4for Band 3.

• Think strategically (Level 3 of 5)
• Achieve tangible results (Level 3 of 5)
• Lead breakthrough change (Level 3 of 5)
• Exceed customer expectations (Level 3 of 5)
• Nurture, Inspire and Motivate (Level 3 of 5)
• Target win-win outcomes (Level 3 of 5)