Job Description

PROJECT MANAGER - ROAD & TRANSPORTATION INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION - ABU DHABI

  • Competitive Renumeration Package
  • Leading Middle East Firm
  • High Profile Corporate Office Role

 
Abu Dhabi  -  Ref. MLM2009005
 

Our Client is a well established and leading Middle East based Engineering & Architectural Consultancy.

A Project Manager, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon be required for a major road interchange construction project.

Although you will be taken on to manage a specific project initially, this is a permanent role giving you the opportunity to move into other projects or areas in the future.


DUTIES

  • Responsible for managing construction of some of the most well recognised projects within Abu Dhabi
  • Liaise with client, client representatives, consultants, company Staff and subcontractors as the company's senior representative on the Project and maintain a high level of accessibility to all parties
  • Closely monitor relationships across the wider project team
  • Monitor the performance of project team members and ensure that performance exceptions are actioned as required
  • Oversee all major negotiations for procurement, subcontracts and contractual exceptions
  • Co-ordinate company input to formal site meetings and prepare all reports required by the client
  • Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports on project status, progress and exceptions for management purposes. Concept & Preliminary reports will require preparation in both English and Arabic.
  • Monitor closely performance against budget and program and move proactively on exceptions
  • Ensure that administration timetables are adhered to
  • Maintain open lines of communication with senior client consultant and user representatives and use these to ensure rapid informal resolution of exceptions wherever possible
  • Liaise closely with all relevant parties with regard to planning and subcontractor performance
  • Liaise with the appropriate off-project personnel to ensure that the demands of the project are coordinated with the company's other activities
  • To ensure that all project activities are undertaken in terms of the processes and systems set out by the company


REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 10 years proven management experience in all aspects of road & transportation construction and design projects, including interchanges
  • At least 5 years of management experience OVER and ABOVE road design & construction experience
  • Experience with complex structural planning, analysis and design for structural aspects of the roads, bridges and retaining walls, etc
  • Your core expertise must have been gained in roads and bridges and infrastructure construction
  • Capability to review design documents, provide technical guidance and support where required to relevant stakeholders, consultants and clients
  • Have extensive experience in a corporate office environment, dealing with support staff, managers, directors, external parties and government agencies
  • Must be fully bilingual in English and Arabic (excellent written and spoken - both languages).
  • Previous experience in Abu Dhabi
  • Already based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


ASSETS

  • Previous dealings with Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport projects
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Membership of Institute of Chartered Civil Engineers


REMUNERATION PACKAGE

  • The compensation package offered to the successful candidate is negotiable, but must be competitively based upon his relevant experience and overall suitability. In your application, please state your salary expectation based on the assumption that medical insurance will be the only additional benefit.

*** APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 10 AUGUST 2009 ***
*** PLEASE STATE YOUR SALARY EXPECTATION IN YOUR APPLICATION ***


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