Security Project Manager 3

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls project management opportunity based in Dubai seeks a seasoned Project Manager – ELV Systems to drive design and execution of retrofit and maintenance projects for security systems across the Middle East. You will lead field teams, manage costs, and ensure quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires 10-12 years in low voltage security systems, GCC leadership, and PMP or MS Project certifications. Arabic and English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a similar discipline.
• 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 SIRA regulations.
• Fluency in English with 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.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Arabic language

English language

Team coordination

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Tools

MS Project

PMP

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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