Senior Manager - Projects

Job Purpose

Role:

Will act as Senior Project Manager on new build projects in various sectors, with projects ranging from hospitality to large mixed-use schemes. They will manage the design and construction of various building projects as client representative. Responsibility for project control and delivery on behalf of the Company and the immediate point of contact for the Client and project stakeholders. Initial assignment will focus on roads and utilities infrastructure works as well as other external works. Working closely with the project team, design team and contractors during the contract process. Ensuring that projects meet the relevant industry regulations, standards, contract requirements and best practice.  Responsibility for ensuring that projects are completed to program and budget, for client satisfaction and also for health and safety on site.Representing the interest of the client and fully understand the client’s goals, objectives and needs in regard to the project.

Job Responsibilities - Leadership

Strategic Contribution 
• Assist with the implementation of the annual business plan and targets and execute the strategic agenda of the Architecture function to deliver TRSDC vision and mission 
• Ensure that the strategy is translated into operational business plans for the Architecture function and monitor the performance and execution of those plans in order to achieve functional objectives and deliver the company’s strategy. 

Budget 
• Contribute to the preparation of the functional budget for the Architecture function and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.

Job Responsibilities - Functional

Responsibilities:

• Providing independent professional advice and guidance throughout the duration of the project and the contract.
• Coordinating with the design team to ensure timely completion and on-site implementation of design deliverables, submittal reviews, and other technical input throughout the project cycle.
• Attending pre-site and on-site meetings during the contract, liaising with a range of other professionals involved in the project.
• Ensuring that all quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements are followed on the projects in coordination with the QAQC team, supervision consultant, HSE team, environmental team, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Tracking project progress and ensuring that the project is on time and on budget; taking effective and timely measures to address deviations and delays in coordination with the planning team.
• Management of contracts, variations, payments, and other commercial aspects of projects in coordination with the commercial team.
• Assist in bidding for new projects and involvement in preparation of tender proposals as needed.

Job Responsibilities - Organizational

Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports
• Follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements, policies and standards.

Safety, Quality and Environment
• Apply safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of the department's systems, processes and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Job Stakeholders - Internal

Job Stakeholders - External

Job Requirements - Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management/PMP
• Experience of managing infrastructure and building projects within the GCC highly desirable
• Demonstrable record of taking projects from inception through to final delivery
• Experience and abilities in working effectively within complex teams on challenging projects
• Understanding of the complete project delivery process and disciplines involved
• Broad grasp of commercial project delivery techniques in the region
• Knowledge of FIDIC and other contractual principles
• Minimum 1012 years’ experience having worked on major projects or hospitality programs with global consultants or developers. Contractor experience is a plus.

Job Requirements - Skills

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• Time Management
• Team Management
• Communication Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Drive and enthusiasm to emulate the client's vision.
• High level of integrity and drive for excellence.
• Excellent motivational and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to deal effectively with contractors, site staff, third party suppliers and client team. 

Job Context

Senior Project Manager will primarily be based at site.