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We are building a pipeline to prepare for upcoming projects over the next few months, with mobilization anticipated to take between 3-6 months. Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Manager based in Dubai, UAE (Abu Dhabi location can also be considered). The primary focus of this role is to oversee projects, ensuring they meet all scope, timeline, and budget requirements while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects.
- Effectively prepare, plan, and control financial budgets and team resources to achieve the required commercial and project outcomes.
- Plan, prepare, and manage complex programs and project contracts.
- Ensure project standards are implemented across each project's administration.
- Follow contract terms and manage scope changes and their impact on project objectives.
- Prepare monthly Project Reports and contribute to the consolidated Division Report.
- Lead a team of professionals, driving increased organizational performance and achievement of team goals.
- Analyze existing work processes, procedures, and systems to identify opportunities for increased efficiencies, cost-effectiveness, and service improvements.
- Participate in business development activities, including tender/proposal preparation and presentations.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Cultivate strong communication and working relationships with staff, management, subcontractors, and clients to support collaborative work practices.
Qualifications
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey will include:
- At least 10 years’ experience in a consultancy environment, with a minimum of 4 years working on projects within the GCC.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
The successful candidate will have primarily worked within the consultancy sector, managing major-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the early phases. Note that this role does not involve construction management or responsibilities of a resident engineer.
Strong project management skills are essential, as the position requires an extensive understanding of the financial aspects of projects. Experience in consultancy works with deliverables utilized by government bodies and national-level clients that facilitate infrastructure planning is highly valued.
Benefits
Joining our organization means more than just a job; it offers a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career advancement. Key benefits include:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Access to a suite of policies supporting hybrid working arrangements.
- Opportunities for individual athletic sponsorship and study assistance sponsorship.
- Employee referral rewards.
- Access to on-demand counseling services and regular workplace clinics.
- Opportunities to participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups.
We value diversity and recognize its contribution to client success wherever we work. We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team.
