Project Manager - Lighting Projects

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Black & Grey HR partners with a lighting solutions manufacturer to hire an experienced Project Manager. You will lead end-to-end delivery of large lighting projects across multiple sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and safe execution with high customer satisfaction.

Requires 8+ years in MEP or lighting projects, proficiency with MS Project/Primavera, and UAE regulatory knowledge. Travel within the GCC is expected; PMP/PRINCE2 preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing MEP or lighting projects, 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 and cash-flow projections.
• Identify and secure necessary resources (manpower, equipment, materials).
• Act as the primary liaison for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Conduct weekly progress meetings and provide status updates and risk assessments.
• Supervise installation teams across sites, enforcing HSE protocols and permit-to-work.
• Address on-site challenges, RFIs, and design conflicts efficiently.
• Coordinate with production and logistics to align manufacturing schedules and deliveries.
• Monitor budgets, variations, and change orders; validate subcontractor invoices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk assessment

HSE awareness

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 21/07/2025

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a top-tier Lighting Solutions Manufacturer to hire an experience Project Manager who will be responsible for leadingthe 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.