Senior Project Manager - Workplace

PMK International Consult LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Job summary

PMK International Consult LLC in the UAE is seeking a senior client lead to manage a portfolio of commercial office fit-out projects across the region. You will oversee design procurement, programme management, site observation, and contract administration while maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating with external consultants and contractors.

The role requires leading multiple project teams, ensuring governance, reporting, and risk mitigation, with potential international

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management.
• 4+ years of experience within a project consultancy environment.
• Proven experience delivering international projects for global clients across multiple locations and cultures.
• Strong track record in the delivery of commercial office fit-out projects for major corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Project Reporting and governance across portfolios.
• Client stakeholder management and relationship ownership.
• Leading multiple project teams and coordinating internal/external stakeholders.
• Contract administration and procurement oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project governance

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Why Join PMK

PMKConsultisan award-winningproject, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK,witha project footprint that exceeds 4.5 million sqmanda project portfolio value exceeding USD $8 billion.

We’re proud ofour strong company culture. Weactively builda positive and collaborative working environmentby bringing inpeople who encourage and support their teammates, take fullownership,proactivelysolve problems andfocus on results.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be an integral part of our Workplace Department, working closely with our Directors while leading your own project teams and acting as the primary client contact across a portfolio of commercial office projects. You will lead the setup and delivery of multiple fit-out projects across the region, taking overall responsibility from initial due diligence and project definition through to procurement, construction, handover and close-out. This will include design and procurement management, programme management, client reporting, site observation, contract administration and overall client relationship management.

As the senior client lead, you will also support the wider account management of the portfolio, ensuring a consistent approach across projects and that PMK’s delivery model, governance processes and reporting standards are embedded across the teams.Given the regional nature of the portfolio, the role may require international travel to support project delivery and client requirements.

Working alongside our commercial and design teams, you will lead and coordinate external consultants, contractors and client stakeholders throughout both the pre- and post-contract phases. You will chair key project meetings, maintain clear ownership of actions and decisions, and manage the flow of information between all parties.

You will have overall ownership of project programmes, key deliverables and project controls, proactively identifying risks and driving the team to resolution. During construction, you will oversee site progress and quality, manage contractual and programme matters, and ensure the client has clear and timely visibility of project status, risks, decisions and required actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Reporting

• Client stakeholder management

• Leading multiple project teams
• Contract administration
• As a portfolio lead, you will be solely accountable for all facets of your projects.

Requirements

Experience & Background

• 10+ years in project management
• 4+ years of experience within a project consultancy environment.
• Proven experience delivering international projects for global clients, with the ability to manage projects across multiple locations, cultures and stakeholder groups.
• Strong track record in the delivery of commercial office fit-out projects for major corporate clients.