Project Manager for Security Systems

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

Job summary

A leading security systems company based in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager ELV Systems to oversee project design and execution. This role requires extensive experience in low voltage security systems and management of engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a clear understanding of SIRA regulations. Opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment will be provided.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of project engineering experience with low voltage security systems.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in the GCC region.
• Clear understanding of SIRA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management team in designing and executing projects.
• Monitor project cost, time, and scope.
• Prepare project progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

What you will do

As the Project Manager ELV Systems you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our Security Systems business. Based in Dubai you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for managing the design and execution of projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the project management team in designing and executing projects.
• Monitoring assigned engineering projects QA/QC policies performance standards and specifications.
• Interacting daily with clients to understand their needs and represent the company in the field.

How you will do it

Your expertise in large project executions and in-depth knowledge of security systems solutions in the Middle East region will be crucial. You will:

• Lead a team of field technicians and site engineers to complete and deliver security system projects.
• Monitor and control project cost time and scope.
• Prepare project progress reports and present them to internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand and monitor various financial metrics of the projects ensuring timely submission of billing invoices and facilitating payment collection.
• Communicate formally (letters) and informally (verbally) with clients.
• Prepare technical submittals drawings method statements etc. as per project requirements.
• Prepare and comply with project quality plans and inspection & test plans ensuring full compliance with specifications and client requirements.
• Initiate change processes to manage variations as per contract terms.
• Ensure key milestone dates are met and develop plans to bring projects back on track if delays occur.
• Manage all allocated staff and resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and train allocated staff.
• Ensure compliance with company and client QHSE policies/procedures.
• Liaise with QA/QC and HSE managers on all aspects of quality and HSE.
• Monitor and control all aspects of specialist sub-contractors including finalizing subcontract agreements certifying subcontract invoices and resolving disputes.
• Ensure subcontractors follow all HSE guidelines as per company and customer policies.
• Manage and archive all project data as per company guidelines.
• Work with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a similar discipline from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 8 years of project engineering experience in executing low voltage security systems.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in the GCC region.
• Clear understanding of Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) regulations.
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal negotiation labor management and influencing skills.
• Fluency in English and excellent email etiquette.
• Strong decision-making skills.

Preferred

• Project management certification such as PMP.
• Experience working with Tier 1 Contractors.
• Ability to converse and write in Arabic.
• Additional certifications related to contracts and project program management such as MS Project.
• Certifications in various security system products.

Our culture

At Johnson Controls youll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in todays market. Our hardworking people empower us and we believe in being part of a team that is open collaborative results-oriented hardworking and above all fun.

We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion getting comfortable with having crucial conversations and valuing different perspectives we will be one of the most desirable places to work.