Position:

Construction Project Manager –  Reporting to Project Director

The Company:

A small UAE based high end luxury developer

The Role:

To plan construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will be responsible for budgeting, organization, implementation and scheduling of the projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Manage the construction effort and be the construction representative of The Company with the Client – coordinated work with main contractor include phasing, staging and site logistics
• To plan, develop and organize the construction effort to formulate the most cost-effective plan to timely completion within budget and to implement the execution of that plan.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Determine manpower, and equipment requirements to dispatch to site.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Monitor and report to Project Manager of project details, including progress, risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly draw packages and cost plans for approval by Project Manager and submission to Accounting Department.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks
• Take corrective actions as needed during project and/or consulted with Project Manager to resolve issues arising during project.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Execution of the project included schedule development, and monitoring throughout construction, budget tracking, forecasting, change order pricing , and reporting on a monthly as well as weekly basis

Qualification and Desired Skills

• A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related
• At least 10 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working on Dubai Projects specifically
• Have at least a G+8 License
• Preferrable worked on ultra high end projects
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating a team (both internally and external consultants etc.) on multi projects or large and complex projects
• Experience of managing budgets and forecasting expenditure
• Experience of key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement and tendering
• Sound Knowledge of health and safety, contract law, environment and building regulations
• Effective communicator with excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment
• Results and focused individual
• Enthusiastic and able to inspire others
• Ability to adapt to and manage change
• Knowledge and understanding of Industry best practice

Salary is the range of 25 – 30,000AED.