Project Manager dxb - AE7

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships to understand their needs and manage expectations.
• Project Delivery: Oversee the entire project life cycle, from design through to execution, ensuring that all engineering services are delivered to the highest professional standards, on time, and within budget.
• Leadership & Coordination: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring seamless coordination between architects, engineers, contractors, and subconsultants. Manage all project disciplines, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery aligned with the project goals.
• Contract & Budget Management: Monitor contracts, review and enforce terms, and make strategic decisions to resolve issues, ensuring compliance and adherence to schedules and budgets. Oversee invoicing and payment processes with clients.
• Quality Management: Implement the Quality Management System (QMS) across all stages of the project and identify areas for continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all work is carried out in line with local building regulations, international codes, and life safety requirements, and address any challenges relating to approvals from local authorities.
• Subconsultant Management: Oversee subconsultants by establishing clear standards, objectives, and performance targets, ensuring their deliverables align with the overall project goals and timelines.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Set project targets, track progress, and provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders. Make critical decisions to keep the project on track while managing any risks or challenges that arise.
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake any other duties as necessary to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Essential

• A professional degree in Architecture with 10-15 years of total experience, including at least 5 years working in the UAE/KSA region.
• Extensive experience in handling diverse projects, such as residential, mixed-use, hospitality, and large-scale developments.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to guide teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of local building regulations, authorities, international building codes, and life safety requirements within the UAE and KSA.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern and traditional construction techniques, and their application in the region.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and consultants on large and complex projects.
• Proven experience in contract management, budget control, and project delivery, ensuring financial and timeline goals are met.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English. Arabic language skills are a plus.

Desirable

• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Experience managing projects from design through construction and into handover.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, particularly in navigating complex contractual and regulatory issues.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• A proactive approach to ensuring client satisfaction and project success.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead high-profile architectural projects in the UAE and KSA while making a lasting impact in a rapidly evolving market.
• *All candidate submissions should be in PDF format (under 10MB) with applicant’s name in the filename.*