Electrical Engineering Project Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

The Role

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting client has a new requirement for well experienced Senior Project Manager specialising in interiors and fit out to join their team in Dubai to work on Commercial, Office / workspace, hospitality and residential projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Fit Out Manager for retail, hospitality and residential projects in the UAE and have relevant main contracting or fit out company background leading and driving projects up to AED 200 million in value. This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent placement with our client.

Key Responsibilities

• The role will require a deep understanding for managing process driven results and the candidate will be responsible for all site activities, finances, staff, and projects for the Groups Interiors project division
• Overall delivery and management responsibility for multiple high end fit out and refurbishment projects, up to 200m AED
• Financial management Reporting, Construction programming.
• Overseeing the team and working closely with the Commercial Manager and Planning Manager as part of the Executive team reporting to the MD of the Group.
• Able to train and lead the team and manage the staff P&L
• Able to work in a new growing company environment, fast paced, but values work life balance and their employees
• Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in leading fit out projects - at least 3 in the UAE on projects up to AED 200 million
• Proven related professional experience on Office, Commercial, hospitality or residential projects
• Experience of working in a design and build contracting company is preferred.
• Familiar with DDA / Trakhees procedures

About the company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East. We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.