Senior Project Manager

Atkins Realis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 1,004,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

Annual leave

Medical and life insurance cover

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of: /

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Construction phase lead in Abu Dhabi to oversee pre-contract tender closeout, award, and all post-contract delivery of works packages.

The role provides a single interface between client, consultants, and the contractor, ensuring informed decisions and project objectives are delivered to the highest standards. Strong leadership and Middle East experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 15 years post-qualification experience in Project Management.
• Last 5 years as a Senior PM (Buildings background).
• Experience on high-end real estate projects from inception to completion.
• Middle East experience, preferably including Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate inputs of project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate building services design and execution between Engineering, Architectural and Civil/Structural disciplines.
• Initiate and manage building services designs to meet budget.
• Provide strategic planning for phasing of infrastructure works and approvals.
• Provide technical input for offer requests and awarding of infrastructure subcontracts.
• Manage tender assessment, negotiation and award of contracts with the Project Director and Senior PMs.
• Manage site planning and coordination issues.
• Lead technical coordination meetings with subcontractors and project staff.
• Oversee building services site works per Baseline Programme.
• Implement site-based approval protocols to ensure compliance with design and quality requirements.

Skills

Quality management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder networking

Negotiation & influence

Leadership of project team

Education

Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering

Job description

Role

As the Construction phase lead you will be responsible for precontract tender close out award and all aspects of the post contract delivery of the works packages Role As the Construction lead you are required to provide the interface between project ownership and delivery You are required to act as the single focal point of contact between the Client consultants and the Construction Contractor s ensuring the desired project objectives are delivered You must have adequate knowledge and information about the business and the project in order to make informed value-add ed decisions for both the Client and the Company

Competence

This position requires professional ability and inherent motivation You need to have the skills required to direct meetings introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team This is a hands‑on role You should be willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company s policies and business systems and be committed to their implementation and continuous improvement at all times

Delegated Authority

You will operate within the constraints of the particular contract for which you have been appointed You will have financial delegations for the Company in accordance with the financial authorities established by the Company and as amended from time to time

Skills and Attributes

You are expected to Apply quality management principles and processesApply risk assessment and management principles and processesNetwork effectively negotiate well and influence people broker relationships with stakeholders within and outside the projectBe aware of the broader environmental social and economic perspectives and how they may affect the projectSupport and provide leadership to your project team

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for at least the following areas and duties in your role Manage and coordinate the inputs of project stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the projectCoordinate the building services design and execution between Engineering Architectural and Civil Structural disciplines Initiating and managing building services designs to meet budget Apply quality management principles and processes Apply risk assessment and management principles and processes Providing strategic planning advice in relation to the requirements for phasing of infrastructure works the sequence of works and the necessary authority approval processes Providing technical input for offer requests and the awarding of infrastructure subcontracts In conjunction with the Project Director and other Senior Project Managers manage the tender assessment negotiation and award of the contract Manage and resolve site planning and coordination issues Manage technical coordination meetings with subcontractors and project staff Manage the building services site works in accordance with the approved Baseline Programme Manage the implementation of site based approval protocols to ensure that the infrastructure is completed in accordance with the design specification and quality requirements

Rewards amp Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24 hour free advice on financial legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health fitness and nutrition consultants

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements for this position are:Bachelor s degree Civil Engineering15 years post qualification experience in Project ManagementMinimum last 5 years as a Senior PM (Buildings background)Must have worked on high end real estate projects as a PM/SPM from inception to completion.Project Management experience with a leading PMCContract administration and computer literacy experience is necessaryMiddle East experience required, preferably including Abu Dhabi