Project Manager (Hospital)

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Manager (Hospital) to lead critical healthcare projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of experience in building projects, with 7 years in a managerial role. Responsibilities include overseeing project governance, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management are preferred, along with PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in buildings and healthcare facilities.
• At least 7 years in a project manager role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between the client, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with budget and timeline.
• Lead project governance and oversee design development.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and safety.

Skills

Deep understanding of regulations, codes, and authority processes

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication and coordination abilities

Proficient in project management tools and reporting systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Project Manager (Hospital)

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!"

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.

Role

Project Manager (Hospital)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between the client, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure the project is delivered in alignment with the client's vision, budget, and timeline.
• Lead project governance processes, including approvals, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee design development and review for compliance with hospital / Building codes (e.g., FGI, NFPA, HTM).
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (architects, MEP, structural, medical planners).
• Ensure project milestones, procurement schedules, and budgets are established and maintained.
• Ensure compliance with fire and life safety, infection control, and environmental health regulations.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and adherence to specifications.
• Conduct site inspections, technical audits, and project reviews.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor budgets, value engineering proposals, and contractor claims.
• Assist the client in contractor evaluations, tendering, and change order management.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of testing & commissioning (T&C) for MEP and hospital systems.
• Oversee handover process, including snagging, documentation, training, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with medical equipment vendors, ICT providers, and FM teams for integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in buildings and healthcare facilities, with at least 7 years in a project manager role.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of regulations, codes, and authority processes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficient in project malmanagement tools and reporting system
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.