Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure (Villa Development)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing project execution, stakeholder relationships, risk management, and ensuring project delivery on mega projects. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience and relevant qualifications. The role offers a tax-free salary and benefits including comprehensive insurance, flexible work solutions, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid work solutions

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of total project management experience with a track record of managing mega projects.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively and achieve project objectives.
• Experience in risk management and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Implement a high-level effective project management framework.
• Manage relationships and communications between all project stakeholders.
• Monitor, review, and take responsibility for the project master programme.

Skills

Project management expertise

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in construction management or civil engineering

Membership/chartership from a construction-related professional body

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. Learn more at AtkinsRealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

Planning/Scheduling

• Implement a high-level effective project management framework and project execution statement.
• Provide guidance and advice to other staff members in relation to the production of the project execution plan, review content and take ultimate responsibility for content prior to issue on the project.
• Define and implement criteria for control and management of the project.
• Monitor, review and ultimately take responsibility for the content of the project master programme.
• Ensure the structure of the master programme is in line with the envisaged or agreed project WBS and provide strategic guidance to the schedule formulation.
• Monitor and oversee progress status updates of the master programme and liaise with project stakeholders to lead delay mitigation strategies and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure the contract programme under the construction contracts is in place, fully reviewed and approved by the necessary project stakeholders and that all revisions and progress updates are thoroughly reviewed and accepted.
• Take an active and leading role in the control of ‘time’ on the project, ensuring a protocol and full review of early warnings is in place, and generally ensure a project structure and ownership of changes is implemented.

Risk Management

• Ensure that a formal risk management process is in place on the project, utilising the agreed risk register and management process.
• Lead risk meetings and actively participate in formulation of mitigation and control measures. Regularly discuss risk management.
• You are likely to be responsible for the technical and commercial performance of the engagement on behalf of the company. Upon commencement undertake a full handover from the bid manager/responsible director and ensure the engagement risks are fully identified and control measures in place. Lead the formulation of an internal Project Management Plan that sets out internal arrangements around delivery, resource management, financial management and PSR establishment/ownership.

Construction Phase Management

• Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes.
• Manage the infrastructure contractors.
• Manage the design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities.
• Establish an effective strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team.
• Ensure the supervision team and site delivery team receive the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion.
• Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team, involving regular dialogue with contractors, teamwork and risk-sharing.
• Chair and lead progress meetings with the contractor and supervision consultant to pro-actively manage the project and mitigate delivery issues prior to impact.
• Monitor the delivery of Contract Administration services by others, and ensure such is protecting the Client as far as possible. Pro-actively monitor this service to ensure active claims protection and management is in place through contractual correspondence and record maintenance.
• AtkinsRealis is fulfilling the role of Contract Administrator; further project-specific roles and responsibilities will be set out in the Project Management Plan and require sign-off from the assigned regional director.

People

• Invest in sound people management principles to ensure the team works well and provides a supportive environment for achievement of project and individual objectives.
• Uphold the values of the Company and enforce Company standards.
• Demonstrate clear leadership.
• Manage the welfare and motivation of all direct reports, providing leadership, guidance and encouragement.
• Mentor and guide direct reporting staff to grow and develop with clear career and role objectives, in line with senior management expectations.
• Plan for and undertake annual performance reviews in line with company processes.

Commercial Management

• Take overall responsibility of the cost element of the project, including monitoring and management of a cost consultant where applicable.
• Ensure effective budget control is in place across the project, with updates on a monthly basis where applicable.
• Lead and oversee the value management strategy where applicable.
• Oversee the award of contracts and review on behalf of the Client.
• Negotiate and convert contracts as required by the project(s).
• Manage the commercial performance of the project for AtkinsRealis in line with corporate governance requirements.

Client Management

• As the lead team member for the project, manage and facilitate a pro-active and positive relationship with the Client.
• Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably, taking the lead role in resolution when they arise.
• Lead the process of Client engagement through regular meetings, presentations and discussions during project delivery; be comfortable leading such scenarios and represent the company professionally.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.

Reporting

• Receive and review detailed reports on the project from the design and site delivery team.
• Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company.
• Maintain up-to-date project site sheets and resumes for the project team for use by the Company.

Business Development

• Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company.
• Actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry.

Requirements

• Provide senior management input into all project delivery matters and be fully responsible for successful delivery of services for the engagements assigned.
• Act as the single focal point of contact between the Project/Construction Director and the internal and external delivery team members, possibly across multiple projects.
• This is a senior leadership position requiring professional ability and motivation. You should be able to direct meetings, stimulate discussion on wider commercial context, and be responsible for tasks assigned to project team members while conforming to Company policies and systems.
• Your experience should position you as a Project Management subject matter expert providing significant benefit to the project delivery team and Client.
• 15+ years total experience with a track record on mega projects.
• Ideally possess a degree in construction management and/or civil engineering and hold a membership/chartership from a construction-related professional body.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of the country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

About our difference: We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of. AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to treating all employees and job applications equally. We pursue this commitment by having clear procedures, complying with employment legislation and codes of practice, and ensuring that all employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.