Projects Manager (Emiratisation)

Abu Dhabi Permanent View Job Description
The Project Manage will lead the project team throughout the project's life-cycle, from inception to handover, ensuring compliance with standards, processes, guidelines and reporting requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering large scale projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
  • Exposure to multinational environment
  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership on high impact engagements

About Our Client

A local government entity in Abu Dhabi.

Job Description

  • Manage capital projects and ensure consultants and contractors deliver services within the scope of work.
  • Oversee and drive the design development and approvals process through close coordination with the responsible consultants, technical teams and stakeholders.
  • Review design proposals and modifications to ensure all design elements align with the project brief, scope of work and the end user requirements.
  • Monitor design and construction progress against approved documentation and execution plans, including compliance with design and specifications, quality control, HSE, codes, industry standards and best practices
  • Monitor the performance of consultants, contractors and subcontractors, during the design and construction phase to ensure that the quality of work meets the project's requirements .
  • Conduct site visits and attend site meetings to monitor the progress and the proper completion of site activities.
  • Act as the primary point of contact and facilitate communication with project stakeholders.
  • Manage the implementation of quality control and quality assurance programs in compliance with requirements and contract conditions.
  • Assist in the review of all variation orders and their accuracy and assess impact on overall project plan and budget before the commercial team conducts their investigation.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Management, preferably with large scale developments, 5 years of which in managerial position
  • Strong expertise in managing large size projects within real estate development or contracting company.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management and strategic planning.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
  • Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
  • Proficient in English. Proficiency in Arabic is an added value.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the preparation of reports and presentations to senior management.
  • Knowledge of design and construction local and international best practices.
  • Solid understanding of local regulations and requirements.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations

What's on Offer

  • Exposure to multinational environment
  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership on high impact engagements
Contact
Riddhi Wanchoo
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6582880

Job summary

Sector
Property
Subsector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Riddhi Wanchoo
Job reference
JN-112024-6582880