SR. PROJECT MANAGER (INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE MANAGER)

Jobs For Humanity; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Discipline Lead – Dry Utilities Design in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will manage multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and fostering client relationships. A degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of experience are required. Benefits include a tax-free salary, comprehensive medical insurance, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role/project.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships between all project stakeholders.
• Provide technical support on large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering expertise

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit/BIM

Job description

Company Overview

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRalis is a world professional services and project management 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 worlds infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique 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 key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

Project Manager 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 programme and, where necessary, 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 or 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 personal ownership of changes is implemented.

Risk Management

Ensure that a formal risk management process is in place on the project utilizing agreed BMS risk register and management process.

Hold chair and lead risk meeting 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 (as dictated within the BMS) that sets out the 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 design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities.

Establish an effective and universal strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team.

Ensure the supervision team and site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion.

Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team which will involve regular dialogue with contractors team working and risk-sharing.

Chair and lead progress meetings with the contractor and supervision consultant to pro-actively manage the project and mitigate any delivery issues prior to it impacting delivery.

Monitor the delivery of Contract Administration services by other 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 the issue of contractual correspondence and record maintenance.

People

Invest in sound people management principles to ensure that the team of staff contractors and other partners works well and provides a supportive environment for the achievement of project and individual objectives.

Uphold the values of the Company through your actions and assist to enforce Company standards at all times.

Demonstrate clear leadership.

Manage the welfare and motivation of all company direct reports providing leadership guidance and encouragement.

Mentor and guide direct reporting staff to grow improve develop and together with Senior Management set clear career and role objectives.

Plan for and undertake annual performance reviews in line with company processes.

Commercial Management

Take overall responsibility of the cost element of the project even if through the monitoring and management of a third party cost consultant.

Ensure effective budget control is in place across the project and that such is reviewed and updated on minimum monthly basis.

Where applicable lead and oversee the value management strategy.

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 company assigned to the project you will have overall responsibility to manage and facilitate a pro-active and positive relationship with the Client.

Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably taking the lead role in the resolution of any disputes that may arise.

Lead the process of Client engagement through regular meetings presentations and discussions during the project delivery. Be comfortable leading such scenarios and exhibit exemplar communication skills representing the company well and in a professional manner in all cases.

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 skite 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.

Discipline Lead – Dry Utilities Design

AtkinsRealis Infrastructure Business is seeking a highly motivated detail oriented self-starter to join our team office as a Discipline Lead – Dry Utilities Design. The candidate will support infrastructure multi-disciplinary projects for clients in GCC including planning designing and engineering related to dry utilities networks which may be comprised of power (MV/LV) substations renewable energy resources pumping stations street lighting telecommunication etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical support on large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects delivery
• Support single and multi-disciplinary discipline bids with a clear focus on what is needed to win
• Continue to build relationships with existing clients securing repeat business and identifying additional business opportunities
• Build and motivate a team and demonstrate good leadership qualities
• Report on project performance
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and ensure that a good Health & Safety culture is engendered within the team
• Assist in developing a highly motivated and performing team creating opportunities for the development of individuals
• Provide technical expertise on a variety of large engineering projects
• Support in design and budgets and drive projects from tender to delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Increase your networking profile with both internal and external clients

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
• The potential candidate has a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role/project.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong technical writing and communications skills. Experience and familiarity with the following programs is a plus: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Dialux, Softea, Revit/BIM experience.
• General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality and Teamwork.
• Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary.
• Job also requires ability to assemble and analyze data.

Why Choose AtkinsRalis

• Tax‑free salary
• Life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation & housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care as well as personal health, fitness and nutrition consulting

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

AtkinsRalis 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 disability. 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 a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time