Project Coordinator jobs in United Arab Emirates

General Description of Role and Responsibilities :

• Leads the Management of the design work and construction activities during and completes the project within the budgeted schedule and cost.
• Manages the technical and financial operations effectively.
• Manages claims effectively and avoids litigation and disputes. Leads the Project Management staff in assessing variations and claims and reporting the technical position of the proposed variation to the Client.
• Manages project risks and implements a risk mitigation plan.
• Communicate with the Client representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and other areas of concern.
• Proposes house Project Management procedures to comply with Contract requirements and Client procedures.
• Establish and maintain specific project procedures for Design / Construction Supervision Management (as applicable).
• Prepares special reports to Client Management to investigate any problem related to the Scope of Services and recommend solutions to Client Management.
• Identifies priorities and tasks and develops the organization structure to ensure execution of tasks by providing clear direction on methods, time frames and schedules to achieve the stated goals.
• Provides a clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of PM staff.
• Attends Executive meetings and progress meetings.
• Monitors performance to ensure the successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and client contractual requirements.
• Advises the Client representative on any potential variation to the Design / Supervision Consultant and contractor scope of work that may generate cost or time impact and presents the Project Management assessment.
• Advises the Client of any foreseen slippage of progress and proposes corrective actions.
• Reviews weekly and monthly reports as presented by the Design / Supervision Consultant(s) and Contractor and presents comments of non-compliance and / or areas of concern and corrective actions to the Client.
• Coordinates with the Design Manager during the detailed design stage of the Project to ensure Design Compliance with Client requirements and avoid any cost impact.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager / supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills :

• A Degree in an Engineering related discipline is required.
• Post Graduate education, such as an M.Sc. or Ph.D. is highly desired.
• A chartered certification such as PMP is expected.
• 20 or more years of experience in managing Multi-Million Dollar projects.
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts to successful closeout.
• Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issues.
• Strong Management and communication.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word and Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office suite and Primavera.
• Excellent numerical and communication skills.