Senior Project Manager- Renewables

WSP Global Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale energy and infrastructure programs.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and risks while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, professional certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2, and a track record delivering renewable energy projects in ME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are advantageous.
• Extensive experience in managing large or complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, project scope, and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, managing resources efficiently to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Coordinate project teams, contractors, and consultants, ensuring effective collaboration and clear communication.
• Monitor project performance, tracking progress against schedules and budgets, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, addressing issues proactively to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project progress and issues to senior management and clients, ensuring transparency and managing expectations.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including reports, presentations, and status updates for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and successful project delivery.
• Oversee the delivery of project milestones, ensuring they are met within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Support the development of proposals, including resource planning, cost estimation, and project scope definition.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Ability to manage project risks, identifying potential issues and developing solutions to mitigate them.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Client communication

MS Project

Primavera

Team coordination

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of

You will manage project teams, coordinate resources, and ensure that projects are completed on

time, within scope, and within budget.

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, project scope, and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, managing resources efficiently to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Coordinate project teams, contractors, and consultants, ensuring effective collaboration and clear communication.
• Monitor project performance, tracking progress against schedules and budgets, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, addressing issues proactively to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project progress and issues to senior management and clients, ensuring transparency and managing expectations.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including reports, presentations, and status updates for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and successful project delivery.
• Oversee the delivery of project milestones, ensuring they are met within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Support the development of proposals, including resource planning, cost estimation, and project scope definition.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Ability to manage project risks, identifying potential issues and developing solutions to mitigate them.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing large or complex projects.
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent areadvantageous.
• Prior experience of delivering large scale renewable energy projects in the ME region will be an added advantage

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