Contract Project Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

About the job Project Manager (GSMP)

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our client's communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

Stantec is looking for construction administration and management professionals to act as owner representatives on multiple sites across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to supervise the construction of buildings and facilities related to government and defense projects. The candidate's responsibilities include project management, contract administration, engineering inspections, quality assurance, reporting on progress, and health and safety inspection. English ability is a must.

Responsibilities:

1. Implements the program & project management goals as defined, developed, and approved by authorized CLIENT personnel; the contractor Program Manager (PgM) does not have the authority to determine unilaterally program and project requirements.
2. Reviews provide management guidance and recommend courses of action on policy matters to CLIENT personnel.
3. Assures CLIENT-determined goals are on schedule, cost, and budget.
4. Assists CLIENT personnel with managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, development, design, and construction of assigned projects. Assists CLIENT personnel with integration of known requirements; manages project budget and schedule as directed by authorized CLIENT personnel; and serves as a point-of-contact for assigned projects.
5. Assists CLIENT personnel to negotiate and integrate all functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.), and consider customer needs and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned projects when recommending a comprehensive management plan.
6. Assists CLIENT personnel in integrating customer schedules and criteria, establishing project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria.
7. Provides input to the operating budget related to projects assigned; the contractor PgM does not have the authority to make budget determinations without final approval of CLIENT personnel.
8. Assists CLIENT personnel in training and mentoring initiatives by providing subject matter expertise and conveying cultural meaning and intent; e.g., coordinates, plans, develops, and evaluates training, training needs, and course objectives.
9. Provides translation services, oral and written for CLIENT staff, as needed.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
11. The authority of the contractor PgM shall be limited to directing or controlling other contractor employees under this contract and shall not extend to CLIENT personnel. The contractor PgM does not have authority to officially represent the U.S. Government at inter-governmental meetings and forums. The contractor PgM is further restricted from exercising discretion that would commit the U.S. Government to a course of action without the final approval of authorized CLIENT personnel.

1. University degree.
2. Minimum of 15 - 20 years overall experience
3. At least 5 years of relevant experience in Building projects.
4. Civil Engineering or Architectural background
5. PMC Experience, Strong Written English, Client facing, Energetic
6. Level 2 English language ability (fluent) required
7. Ability to work with all types of individuals in a stressful environment for long periods of time.