Senior Project Manager (Fit-Out)

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We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (Fit-Out) for our P&DS team based in Dubai.

The selected candidate will be seconded to our client and will be accountable for day-to-day delivery of all project management tasks.

What this job involves:

•    Manage the delivery of project management tasks,
•    Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project,
•    Undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client’s expectations and budget,
•    Fully manage and handle local government approvals process,
•    Administer complex contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions,
•    Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts and client reporting,
•    Develop project documentation, programs, master budget, etc,
•    Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects,
•    Deliver projects within the framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality,
•    Monitor and report on the contractor’s progress against the contract program,
•    Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor’s design is done in compliance with the contract,
•    Manage internal teams across projects and act as a lead for delivery.

Desired skills and experience:

•    Degree Qualification in Engineering, Construction, or relevant field,
•    Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.
•    Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English,

Other skills and experience should include:

•    10+ years of previous professional consultancy experience in the Middle East, ideally in UAE,
•    Experience in managing delivery of fit-out projects (offices) in the region.
•    Strong Stakeholder Management Skills

Location:

On-site –Dubai, ARE

Job Tags:

Affordable Housing Real Estate Management, Base Build Retrofit Project Delivery, Budget Development, Building Condition Survey Project Delivery, Build to Rent Real Estate Management, Consulting Industry Knowledge, Data Center Real Estate Management, Data Centre Industry Knowledge, Education & Training Industry Knowledge, Marketing, Overseeing Projects, Project Cost Tracking

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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