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Project Manager (Villa Development)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

We are currently looking for Project Manager with a demonstrated experience in the management of large-scale projects.

Your role

Planning/Scheduling

  • Support in implementing a high-level effective project management framework and project execution statement. Provide guidance and advice to other staff members in relation to the production of the project execution plan, review content and take ultimate responsibility for content prior to issue on the project.
  • Support in implementing the criteria for control and management of the project.
  • Oversee progress status updates of the master programme and where necessary liaise with project stakeholders to lead delay mitigation strategies and improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure the contract programme under the construction contracts is in place, fully reviewed and approved by the necessary project stakeholders and that all revisions and or progress updates are
  • thoroughly reviewed and accepted.
  • Take an active role in the control of 'time' on the project, ensuring a protocol and full review of early warnings is in place, and generally ensuring a project structure, and personal ownership of changes, is implemented.

Risk Management

  • Ensure that a formal risk management process is in place on the project, utilizing agreed BMS risk register and management process.

Construction Phase Management

  • Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes.
  • Manage the design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities.
  • Support universal strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team.
  • Ensure the supervision team and site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion.
  • Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing.

Commercial Management

  • Support in managing 'cost' element of the project, even if through the monitoring and management of a third party cost consultant. If the engagement also includes cost consultancy services project specific responsibilities will need to be included in the Project Management Plan and discussed with your assigned regional director.
  • Ensure effective budget control is in place across the project, and that such is reviewed and updated on minimum monthly basis.
  • Manage the commercial performance of the project for AtkinsRealis in line with corporate governance requirements.

Client Management

  • Support and facilitate a pro-active and positive relationship with the Client.
  • Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably, taking the lead role in the resolution of any disputes that may arise.
  • Be involved in Client engagement, through regular meetings, presentations and discussions during the project delivery. Be comfortable leading such scenarios and exhibit exemplar communication skills, representing the company well and in a professional manner in all cases.
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.

Reporting

  • Receive and review detailed reports on the project from the design and site delivery team.
  • Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company.
  • Maintain up-to-date project skite sheets and resumes for the project team for use by the Company.
  • Business Development.
  • Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company.
  • Actively promotes the interests of the Company within the industry.
Project & Programme Management

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-136609

Salary range

-

About you

  • Generally, you will have 10+ years total experience and have a track record of working on mega projects.
  • Ideally you should possess a degree in construction management and / or civil engineering and hold a membership/chartership from a construction related professional body.
  • This is a position that requires professional ability and inherent motivation. You have the skills required to direct meetings, introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team.
  • You are willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company's policies and business systems and be committed to their implementation and continuous improvement at all times.
  • Your experience, guidance and knowledge should place you as a Project Management subject matter expert in providing significant benefit to the project delivery team and Client.
  • You will be required to provide the senior management input into all project delivery related matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of services for the engagement(s) assigned to you.
  • You will be required to act as the single focal point of contact between the Project / Construction.
  • Director and the internal and external delivery team members, possibly across multiple projects, to ensure that the desired project objectives are delivered.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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