Project Manager – Security Systems

jci; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

JCI in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Project Manager – ELV Systems to lead retrofit projects, manage field teams, and ensure on-time delivery within budget. You will oversee cost, schedule, and scope while coordinating with clients and internal stakeholders.

We require 10–12 years of relevant experience in low voltage security systems, strong leadership in the GCC, and fluency in English with Arabic skills advantageous. PMP and MS Project certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of project engineering experience in executing low voltage security systems.
• Recent leadership experience in the GCC region.
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, labor management, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management team in designing and executing Retrofit projects.
• Monitor assigned engineering projects, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Interact daily with clients to understand their needs and represent the company in the field.
• Manage Annual Maintenance Service Contracts.
• Lead a team of field technicians and site engineers to complete security system projects.
• Monitor and control project cost, time, and scope.
• Prepare project progress reports and present to stakeholders.
• Understand and monitor financial metrics and billing processes.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE policies and standards.
• Manage subcontractors and finalize subcontract agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Labor management

Influencing

Decision making

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering

PMP Certification

MS Project proficiency

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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 Retrofit 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.
• Manage Annual Maintenance Service Contracts.

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.
• Initiate and respond to contractual issues throughout contract & Project phase.
• 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.
• Liaise & Lead with internal stakeholders such as pre-sales, sales and support staff to ensure proposals align with customer standards and are submitted on time.

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a similar discipline from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of project engineering experience in executing low voltage security systems.
• Recent leadership experience in the GCC region.
• 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.
• Clear understanding of Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) regulations.
• Fluency in English including excellent email etiquette.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• 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.

Customer oriented and identify business development opportunities.