Project Manager - Global Real Estate and Facilities

Boeing; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Project Manager to oversee facility projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and governance targets. The role requires managing the full project lifecycle, coordinating with various teams, and utilizing strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates should have a recognized project management certification and experience in complex projects, specifically in construction management. This position will involve frequent collaboration across diverse teams and may require regional travel.

Qualifications

• A recognized Project Management certificate qualification.
• Demonstrated competence in managing complex projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of facility projects from planning to execution.
• Provide progress reports and manage stakeholder communication.
• Oversee the development and execution of project plans.

Skills

Project management certification (PMI/PRINCE2/APM)

Proficient in MS Office and MS Project

Conflict and crisis management

Commercial awareness of project budgets

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Global Real Estate and Facilities

Company: Boeing International Corporation, United Arab Emirates

The Project Manager reports to the Regional GREF (Global Real Estate and Facilities) Manager. In this role, you will be part of Boeing’s PACE (Projects, Assets, Construction and Engineering) team ensuring timely project delivery, best practice, budget and governance targets.

The suitable candidate will have overseen and managed office fit-out and ideally, ground up construction projects. The suitable candidate shall be responsible for the full project lifecycle, supporting the end-user team throughout. The role will be required to work closely with a variety of team members at all levels of the organization, coordinating and reporting progress as well as having excellent interpersonal and strong leadership skills.

The suitable candidate will also have an in-depth understanding of the construction industry, project management methodology and commercial acumen. This needs to be combined with experience working in a complex, international matrix environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of small to large scale facility projects from pre-construction planning through project execution to project closeout.
• Manage the projects to Boeing Processes and Policies, leveraging existing tools and process documentation.
• Manage the projects safely and effectively to ensure first time quality.
• Lead and guide projects using structured methodology that are aligned with Boeing Processes and Policies.
• Provide support and guidance to Boeings Project Management team
• Provide progress reports to all levels of the organization.
• Commercial awareness of budgets and estimating to suit both large and small projects.
• Develop Integrated schedule and Critical path analysis
• Experience of contracting methodology, contract forms (NEC3, JCT, FIDIC) and working closely with Procurement teams.
• Management and Execution of Project Execution Plans.
• Development and execution of end-user requirements.
• Stakeholder management
• Regular and consistent project meetings, face to face and by online platforms
• Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management
• Oversees or leads project management and change management activities in accordance with industry principles and standards
• Establishment of project communication plans and to ensure that internal and external reporting is clear and supports actual activity.
• Identify key assumptions and exclusions throughout the Project stages
• Drafting of Requests for Pricing (RFP) and working with Procurement to release contracts, support negotiations and manage change orders.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Ensure that Boeing is working to all current and local statutory requirements.
• Establishment of project cash flows and monitoring and tracking of project costs.
• Completes closeout of projects and documents lessons learned
• Leads or participates in enterprise initiatives, creation of standards, mentoring, training, and non-advocate reviews

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• A recognized Project Management certificate qualification (e.g. PMI/PRINCE2/ APM)
• Proficient in the suite of PC-based MS Office products including MS Project
• Demonstrated competence of managing complex projects
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Excellent knowledge of local and current Statutory obligations
• Ability to work with and report to team members at all levels of the organization.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Ability to travel within region

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Ideally educated to bachelor’s degree level or higher
• Experience in management of airside projects and working with Ministry of Defense would be beneficial, however not critical.

Work Environment

Fast-paced, construction and fit-out working environment. Approximately 25%-50% travel depending on projects. Due to the potential international nature of the role, working outside of normal social hours may be required on occasion to attend meetings or support urgent requirements.

Employer is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Dubai, UAE. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable UAE law. Employment is subject to the candidate\'s ability to satisfy all Qatari labor and immigration formalities.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Arab Emirates)