Senior Projects Manager

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International (Middle East) Limited is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of construction projects from planning to completion. The role includes budget management, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and maintaining client relations.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in complex construction projects, with a requirement for prior PMC experience and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and Primavera is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Previous experience working for a Project Management Consultant (PMC).
• Strong management and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of construction projects.
• Oversee project budgets, contracts, schedules, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications and safety regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Contractual Administration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Office

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of construction projects from planning and design through execution and completion. Oversees project budgets, contracts, schedules, and quality standards while coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery. Ensures compliance with design specifications, safety regulations, and client requirements, while monitoring progress, controlling costs, and facilitating effective communication among all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Client’s representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concerns.
• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Develop and/or administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the construction project.
• Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiates revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results.
• Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications and with client requirements.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Inspects, approves, and accepts completed projects for the institution, ensuring conformance with institutional standards, building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
• Researches and prepares various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering, project management or any related discipline is required.
• 15 or more years of working on complex projects end-to-end within the construction field.
• Previous experience working for PMC is mandatory
• Previous project experience in residential, mid-rise is essential
• Experience in report writing.
• Experience in contractual administration.
• Must have on-site Project experience from initial design through to handover and completion.
• Adequate work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issues.
• Familiar with Design (Space & Functional Analysis, Operators/ Client Liaison, cross-disciplinary issues/ coordination, construction interfaces, programming, cost, etc.).
• Strong Management of large teams and communication.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office or Primavera.
• Excellent numerical and communication skills.