Senior Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Steer assigned projects through every stage including business case development, design, tendering, awarding, execution, commissioning, handover, and closing activities.
• Take full accountability for project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and change management within authorized limits.
• Act as the client’s representative by directing consultants and contractors, handling instructions, variations, and payments effectively.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams such as Facilities, Finance, Procurement, and Legal to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage relationships with community and external stakeholders, setting clear expectations regarding project scope, costs, and timeframes.
• Conduct bilingual consultations, briefings, and communications as necessary.
• Oversee the commercial aspects of the project, including forecasts, contractual commitments, variations, claims, and financial risks.
• Lead negotiation efforts and resolve contractor or consultant variations and claims efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to UAE government procurement rules and internal company policies.
• Maintain detailed records including project, risk, and decision registers and provide regular reports on project status.
• Identify potential issues early and escalate with recommendations, options, and assessment of cost delays.
• Supervise project team members and serve as deputy for the Head of Department when required.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in project management, with a minimum of 4 years managing projects on the client or owner side.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering projects from start to finish, covering initial briefs, tendering, execution, and handover phases.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary consultants and main contractors.
• Familiarity with UAE government procurement processes and tender regulations.
• Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English languages, written and spoken.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation capabilities, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to oversee various types of projects simultaneously and communicate effectively at senior management levels.