Stakeholder and Interface Manager

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Job Title: Stakeholder and Interface Manager
Company: KBR-Abu Dhabi
Project: Warehouse Construction Refurbishments and Commercial Fit-Out
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience Required: 10 years

Employment Type: Full-time Contract

About Company

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The KBR team 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 Sustainable Technology Solutions 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.

Job Purpose

The project scope encompasses Project Management Consultancy (PMC) to provide services for fit-out refurbishment and construction projects related to buildings and Warehouses (non-process related) within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The purpose of the PMC is to oversee all project execution activities on behalf of the Client and to provide project assurance for a timely completion of construction works within budget and to the required specification. The PMC is required to provide sound project management and controls contract management quality management safety management and environment management practices in accordance with recognized best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Identifies all project stakeholders and formulates engagement strategies to ensure all parties are kept up to date on project and program status.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders including clients supervision consultants contractors vendors and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment and compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project management plans processes and procedures.
• Reviews supervision consultant/contractors scheduled for authority approvals duration correctness
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams fostering a culture of awareness and continuous improvement.
• Monitors project progress and team performance implementing corrective actions as necessary to address any deviations from the project plans.
• Prepare and present regular project stakeholder / interface reports to senior management and the client detailing progress challenges and solutions etc.
• Guide and mentor project team members promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to maintain project support and mitigate any concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• 10 years of experience in projects specifically in large power and water distribution programmes.
• Proven experience in a similar role on programmes with a similar scope.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Abu Dhabi authorities approval requirements and processes.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and resource management.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal in English.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.