Airport Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the performance of the Design Consultant to ensure the design correctness and completeness as well as compliance with the scope of work requirements.
• Ensure that the Design Consultant(s) has considered the end users' requirements as stated in the statement of requirement.
• Control and manage the Senior Discipline Engineers of the Project Management Team and Consultants in respect of design and engineering aspects.
• Evaluate and endorse the variation orders/concession requests submitted by the Design Consultant(s) for Clients' approval.
• Attend all meetings with Design Consultant(s), its subconsultants, and Clients.
• Review and comment on all drawings and documents submitted by the Design Consultant(s) and ensure the incorporation of all revisions on all documents.
• Assist, monitor, and ensure timely submittals of all documents from the Design Consultant(s) to all government departments until final necessary permits are obtained to proceed with the works to final completion.
• Coordinate with regional/home office for technical support required to ensure the correctness and completeness of the design.
• Review and report to Project Director and Client all Design Consultant(s) monthly reports, including areas of concern and recommended plans of action.
• Review the Project Strategy and provide recommendations to Client.
• Prepare questionnaires for prequalification of the Construction Contractors, carry out the prequalification, and recommend a bidders list.
• Lead PM Disciplines in replying to bidders' clarifications, issuing bulletins, and attending technical meetings with bidders during the tender stage.
• Propose alternative materials/systems to improve the design operation, future maintenance, and construction cost.
• Review, supervise, and manage the design approval from the respective authorities, leading the PMCM and different consultants working on the project.
• All project documents are controlled, recorded, and filed as per contract requirements.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering.
• A chartered certification such as PMP is expected.
• 15 years professional experience in large/complex projects.
• Minimum 10 years professional experience in large international airport projects.
• Minimum 10 years of site experience.
• Excellent numerical and communication skills.