Stakeholder Manager - Aldar FW

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Stakeholder Manager for projects in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing stakeholder relationships to ensure effective communication and resolution of issues related to design and project approvals. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in construction management, at least 15 years of experience, including 5 years in the Middle East, and fluency in Arabic and English. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for this proactive position.

Qualifications

• Minimum overall relevant experience of 15 years.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in the Middle East for a minimum of 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Create a stakeholder map and monitor the Stakeholder Management Plan.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support Technical Team and Delivery Managers in resolving project issues.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Stakeholder relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Proactive communication

Education

BSc in construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent

Job description

Title: Stakeholder Manager - Aldar FW

Position: Stakeholder Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

THE ROLE

Reports to the Technical Director within the Programme Team. Responsible for Programme interface management with key stakeholders, in order to obtain all approvals related to design, handover, construction and issue resolution.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project will contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth and development by overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects that address key community needs. By managing the development of residential housing projects, ensuring the quality of new educational facilities and mosques, and maximizing urban space through infill development projects, we will create vibrant and sustainable communities, support the education and spiritual needs of the population, and enhance Abu Dhabi's reputation as a global city.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a stakeholder map and develop, monitor and update the Stakeholder Management Plan
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to enable effective communication between their respective agency and the client Programme
• Support the Technical Team and Delivery Managers in successfully driving infrastructure and building project issues through the respective agencies, with the aim to ensure project schedules are not impacted by stakeholder approvals, NOCs and permits.
• Develop a thorough understanding of each stakeholder agency’s processes and challenges to enable the delivery team to tailor requirements accordingly
• Feedback stakeholder issues, with proposed mitigations, to the PMC team to resolve issues and ensure appropriate timescales are included within project schedules for all approvals and permits
• Attend coordination meetings with stakeholders and communicate issues to the appropriate Manager
• Support the Technical Team and Delivery Managers to resolve issues between stakeholders and Design Consultants and Contractors in relation to both infrastructure and building projects
• Maintain records of Stakeholder concerns, actions, owners, and due date
• Prepare recommendations to improve communication and approval procedures with stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• BSc construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent
• Minimum overall relevant experience 15 years.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Minimum of 5 years working in Middle East
• Fluency in Arabic and English languages both written and spoken
• Knowledge of design and construction management on buildings and civil infrastructure projects including utilities interface and coordination management
• Particular experience of dealing with Government Authorities and Utility Service Providers. Experience of Abu Dhabi Authorities is desirable
• Experience and skills in developing and managing Stakeholder relationships.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong Stakeholder focus.
• Proactive
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Team Management & Team player.
• Planning & organising
• Accepts responsibility.
• HSE Awareness