Project Manager - Lighting Projects

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Lighting Solutions Manufacturer is seeking a qualified Project Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale lighting projects in Dubai. This role involves managing resources, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in similar projects, with proficiency in project management tools. A valid UAE driver's license and readiness to travel are required.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of experience managing MEP or lighting projects including GCC-based multi-site deployments.
• Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera and ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with UAE HSE regulations, ADQCC/ESMA standards and utility permitting.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred.
• Valid UAE driver's license; willingness to travel across Emirates and occasionally to KSA/Oman.

Responsibilities

• Convert LOIs/POs into detailed execution plans Gantt charts and cash-flow projections.
• Identify and secure necessary resources (manpower, equipment, materials).
• Act as the primary liaison for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct weekly progress meetings and provide clear status updates and risk assessments.
• Supervise installation teams across multiple sites enforcing HSE protocols and permit-to-work compliance.
• Address on-site challenges, RFIs, and design conflicts efficiently.
• Initiate material requisitions and collaborate with procurement to secure critical components.
• Coordinate with production and logistics to align manufacturing schedules, deliveries, and customs clearance.
• Monitor budgets, variations, and change orders; validate subcontractor invoices and milestone payments.
• Safeguard profitability by identifying scope creep, material overruns, and warranty risks.
• Ensure compliance with ADQCC/IEC standards and project specifications; oversee FAT/SAT, lux testing, and defect resolution.
• Prepare O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and warranty documentation for client approval.
• Establish spare-parts inventory and warranty tracking; analyze performance data to address recurring issues.

Skills

Project Management

Resource Management

Risk Assessment

Budget Monitoring

HSE Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a top-tier Lighting Solutions Manufacturer to hire an experience Project Manager who will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale lighting projects including retrofit new-build and infrastructure initiatives ensuring on-time on-budget and high-quality execution while maintaining strict safety standards and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Convert LOIs/POs into detailed execution plans Gantt charts and cash-flow projections.
- Identify and secure necessary resources (manpower equipment materials).
- Act as the primary liaison for clients consultants contractors and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct weekly progress meetings and provide clear status updates and risk assessments.
- Supervise installation teams across multiple sites enforcing HSE protocols and permit-to-work compliance.
- Address on-site challenges RFIs and design conflicts efficiently.
- Initiate material requisitions and collaborate with procurement to secure critical components (drivers optics poles hardware).
- Coordinate with production and logistics to align manufacturing schedules deliveries and customs clearance.
- Monitor budgets variations and change orders; validate subcontractor invoices and milestone payments.
- Safeguard profitability by identifying scope creep material overruns and warranty risks.
- Ensure compliance with ADQCC/IEC standards and project specifications; oversee FAT/SAT lux testing and defect resolution.
- Prepare O&M manuals as-built drawings and warranty documentation for client approval.
- Establish spare-parts inventory and warranty tracking; analyze performance data to address recurring issues.
Requirements- Bachelor s degree in Electrical Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
- 8 years of experience managing MEP or lighting projects including GCC-based multi-site deployments.
- Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera and ERP/MRP systems.
- Familiarity with UAE HSE regulations ADQCC/ESMA standards and utility permitting.
- PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred.
- Valid UAE driver s license; willingness to travel across Emirates and occasionally to KSA/Oman.
Benefits- Competitive Salary Benefits
- Bachelor s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field). - 8+ years of experience managing MEP or lighting projects, including GCC-based multi-site deployments. - Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera and ERP/MRP systems. - Familiarity with UAE HSE regulations, ADQCC/ESMA standards, and utility permitting. - PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred. - Valid UAE driver s license; willingness to travel across Emirates and occasionally to KSA/Oman.