Project Manager

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Architectural/Civil design or Project Management degree.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience working in the UAE.
• Previous experience with a multi-discipline design consultancy firm or a similar role with a reputable contractor.
• Strong knowledge of resources management and procurement strategies.
• In-depth understanding of UAE authorities' requirements and approvals procedures.
• General knowledge of Structural and MEP systems.
• Specific experience in master planning for mega projects associated with hospitality, residential, and shopping malls.
• Western-educated professional.

Immediate Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to: Managing Director, Project Director, or Senior Project Manager
• Line Manager: Project Director or Senior Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper briefing of project team members on project scope, objectives, and basis of design.
• Act as the principal point of contact with clients for the delivery of project services.
• Coordinate with clients and/or their appointed representatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend client meetings and technical meetings chaired by the client's project management team.
• Set up project administration and finance processes in accordance with company management systems and project-specific requirements.
• Ensure project services are delivered in accordance with project agreements/contracts, meeting financial objectives.
• Attend project coordination meetings as required.
• Prepare project execution plans and project quality plans, monitoring the delivery of project services.
• Develop and revise project team organization structures as needed.
• Appoint and brief all required subconsultants for projects.
• Execute day-to-day management of projects.
• Prepare project progress reports and revise project schedules.
• Monitor resources and generate resource planning data.
• Prepare design changes and manage change management with clients as required.
• Update project risk registers and review them with the Managing Director, Project Director, or Senior Project Manager.
• Perform other duties and tasks as required, assigned, and/or instructed by the Managing Director, Project Director, and/or Senior Project Manager.