MANAGER - PROJECTS

About the Role
This role involves a comprehensive engagement in the commercial activities of the department, ranging from lead generation to bid estimations and budget elaboration. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and targeting new business opportunities, while also managing various aspects of project lifecycles and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the commercial activity of the department from lead generation to bid estimations and budget elaboration. Identify, research, and target new business opportunities.
• Coach, mentor, provide feedback, communicate expectations, oversee, and evaluate project team members.
• Contribute to the risk management of the department.
• Ensure the correct assignment of resources (human and material) to projects and contracts.
• Manage project lifecycle, including project scope, goals, execution, and deliverables:
  • Plan/manage execution, subcontractors, and logistics.
  • Obtain permits/approvals (Trakhees, DM, landlords).
  • Coordinate testing, commissioning, and snag closure.
  • Produce handover packs (as-builts, O&Ms, warranties).
• Manage procurement and technical submittal approvals.
• Ensure budgets, cash flow, and margins of all projects and variations are adhered to, achieving accurate invoicing and timely collection.
• Chair client progress meetings and oversee change management.
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with existing customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Participate in the development of solid quality proposals that meet customer requirements and optimize the chances of winning projects.
• Ensure adherence to all safety standards to minimize accident risks and comply with all U.A.E. laws and regulations.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards, implement QC/ITPs, maintain site diaries, and capture lessons learned to update standards/estimates.