Senior Project Manager- Design (Building)

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

Job summary

A global professional services company seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include managing consultancy services, client relationships, project governance, and overseeing budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in complex project management, and a passion for driving transformational change.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery and execution of consultancy services.
• Act as the company representative during program execution.
• Monitor contractor performance against schedules and specifications.
• Negotiate scope changes with clients and subcontractors.
• Market and secure additional work with clients.

Job description

With more than 14,000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world's leading professional services companies operating in water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding client expectations and contributing to their success.

We are seeking a strategic leader with a passion for driving transformational change and delivering complex projects with precision. The role of Senior Project Manager involves leading high-impact initiatives across the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery and execution of consultancy services under contract with clients, including resource planning, KPIs, deliverables, and client relationship management.
• Act as the company representative during program execution, interfacing with management and client personnel.
• Monitor contractor performance against schedules and specifications.
• Negotiate scope changes with clients and subcontractors.
• Market and secure additional work with clients.
• Follow up on project instructions and commitments.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings as needed.
• Establish and oversee project plans, health and safety, quality assurance, and related documents.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and plans, ensuring goals are met or exceeded.
• Address potential cost overruns or delays, and manage change orders.
• Report project progress, milestones, and issues to management.
• Lead project governance, portfolio, team management, risk management, and benefit realization efforts.
• Drive a culture of innovation and develop personal capabilities through ongoing education and professional development.
• Manage transformational change projects, stakeholder engagement, project scope, assurance, and enterprise business analysis.

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges with GHD, where everyone is supported every step of the way.

At GHD, we celebrate diversity and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fair and inclusive employment opportunities for all qualified candidates and employees, regardless of background or experience. We believe diversity drives innovation and welcome the unique perspectives each team member brings.