Project Manger

Systra; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in Railway Projects, with at least 10 years of Design and Construction experience. Strong project management skills and proficiency in English are essential; Arabic language skills are a plus. This role involves advising clients, managing design activities, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Not less than fifteen (15) years’ experience in Railway Projects.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ of Design and Construction experience in Rail Projects.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Overseeing design management activities and field construction management.
• Advising clients on cost, scope, and schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Design management

Risk management

Problem-solving

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

As Project Manager, will coordinate and oversee the completion of activities throughout the Project cycle. The Project Manager will oversee the design management activities as well as on-site field construction management activities regarding the several package(s). The Project Manager shall monitor the performance of the design review and construction supervision teams to ensure SYSTRA’s compliance with the contractual requirements. The Project Manager shall apply a comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during design and construction. The Project Manager shall support the Project Director in the management of the Project to monitor on‑schedule completion within budget and in accordance with contractual obligations, monitor risks/challenges and develop solutions.

Missions / Main Duties

• Managing large, complex infrastructure projects
• Thorough knowledge of design, production and construction techniques, procedures, codes, and standards
• Overseeing and guiding contractors through the design process including conducting design reviews for completeness and constructability monitoring and verifying progress and timely submissions at all design phases.
• Advising clients on all matters pertaining to cost, scope and schedule.
• Providing value engineering proposals
• Developing and maintaining the risk management plan
• Strong Project Management experience
• Excellent communication skills along with the ability to develop and maintain successful client relationships in English and Arabic is a plus.

Profile / Skills

• Not less than fifteen (15) years’ experience in Railway Projects with a minimum of ten (10) years’ of Design and Construction experience in Rail Projects.
• Freight railway experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in managing D&B contractors and sub-contractors of various tiers, as well as third-parties on projects of similar size and complexity
• Ability to communicate and coordinate work within an integrated multidisciplinary team
• Excellent English language, verbal, reading and writing skills
• Strong problem identification, problem anticipation and problem resolution skills
• GCC experience preferred

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Why SYSTRA?

Read more about what it means to join a global, innovative consulting firm dedicated to shaping the future of public transport.