About the Role
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In this position, you will oversee the planning, execution, and closure of all projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to the approved scope. You will be responsible for approving project schedules, methodologies, delivery strategies, and control frameworks across the portfolio, while also managing cost control, margin protection, cash flow, forecasting, and budget versus actual performance alongside Project Managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee planning, execution, and closure of all projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to approved scope.
- Approve project schedules, methodologies, delivery strategies, and control frameworks across the portfolio.
- Own cost control, margin protection, cash flow, forecasting, and budget vs. actual performance with Project Managers.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks, manage variations, and support invoicing and claims approvals.
- Plan, approve, and optimize manpower, subcontractors, and technical resources with the correct skill mix and utilization.
- Ensure timely, compliant procurement while monitoring vendor performance, delivery schedules, and scope adherence.
- Resolve escalated technical, site, and resource issues, providing senior operational direction when required.
- Enforce quality standards, HSE compliance, authority regulations, inspections, audits, and NCR closure across all projects.
- Act as the senior operational interface for key clients and consultants, leading escalations and ensuring satisfaction.
- Monitor project KPIs (cost, schedule, quality, risk) and ensure accurate, timely operational reporting to management.
- Implement standardized project controls, best practices, and lessons learned to drive efficiency and consistency.
- Promote a high-performance culture, lead PM review meetings, and support business development with operational input.
Technical Competencies
- Understanding of Smart Technologies: Strong AV/ELV systems knowledge (CCTV, ACS, AV, Structured Cabling, BMS Interface, etc.).
- Project Management: Comprehensive knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies and competency in managing project budgets and resources effectively. Previous experience in executing AV/ELV projects valued at 30M to 50M and above, with PMP certification.
- Innovation and Product Development: Implement a digital ELV project control dashboard (cost, manpower, progress, risks) with project and financial management expertise ensuring consistent quality across projects.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, provide guidance to operational colleagues, and possess client-facing communication skills.
- Adaptability to Change: Ability to adapt within the team and ensure implementation of a program management system along with leadership and cross-functional coordination.
Benefits and Opportunities
Join a diverse and professional team dedicated to transforming trade and creating opportunities globally. Engage with innovative projects pushing the sector forward while being a part of a culture that embraces inclusion and supports growth. Together, we can change what’s possible for our customers and communities around the world.
