Senior Project Manager - Planning & Execution

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee planning and execution of large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will manage interdisciplinary teams, liaise with clients, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have at least 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 20+ years of related project/construction/engineering management experience.
• Experience in the strategic planning and execution of large-scale projects.
• Must have the ability to manage projects and interface with clients.
• Familiarity with industry standards and project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients and senior personnel.
• Manage interdisciplinary teams and project interactions.
• Establish and oversee the Project Execution Plan.
• Monitor project status and report on progress.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Management

Scheduling

Budget Management

Technical Knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Engineering

Master's Degree in Management or Engineering

Tools

MS 365

AutoCAD

REVIT

BIM

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Planning & Execution | Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, presentations, for the Government and in briefing tenants and senior personnel.
• Scheduling and coordination of project interactions among existing and occupied facilities.
• Ability to manage interdisciplinary teams of professionals and supporting labor categories.
• Ability to integrate competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.
• Experience and familiarity with Federal and Local Government office building projects, with procedural requirements, review requirements, and approval requirements.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Markets and secures additional work with client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and company management of any such changes. The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Engineering related technical/business field
• 20+ years of related project/construction/engineering management experience on large scale programs with Heavy Emphasis in Development
• Candidate preferably must have experience in the strategic planning and execution of large-scale projects with Abu Dhabi developers.
• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background.
• Professional registration may also be required.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications (English Language)
• Familiarity with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, project controls, contracts, procurement, and construction activities
• Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects
• Multi-tasking ability to meet the demands of today’s Project Managers

Desired Skills

• Masters Degree in Management or Engineering
• Professional Registration (if applicable)
• 10+ Years of Delivery Experience on large scale Masterplans (Infra + Mixed Use + residential + commercial etc.)
• 2+ Years of UAE Experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, MS Teams, SharePoint), and familiarity with Engineering/Construction Software Tools such as AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM, STAAD, CIVIL 3D, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk, Adobe etc.
• Additional skills in deploying and utilizing AI Construction Monitoring services such as OpenSpace AI, XYZ, ESRI, AutoDesk Tandem etc. is a plus.
• Team Player who can work in a multi-national/multi-cultural environment

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