DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

Manager – Projects

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the department’s commercial activity, from lead generation to bid estimations and budget elaboration.
Identify, research, and target new business opportunities.
Coach and mentor project team members, provide feedback, communicate expectations, oversee them, and evaluate their performance.
Contribute to the department’s risk management.
Ensure the correct assignment of human and material resources to projects and contracts.
Manage the project life cycle, including project scope, goals, execution, and deliverables.
Plan and manage project execution, subcontractors, and logistics.
Obtain permits and approvals from Trakhees, DM, and landlords.
Coordinate testing, commissioning, and snag closure.
Produce handover packs, including as-builts, O&Ms, and warranties.
Manage procurement and technical submittal approvals.
Ensure project budgets, cash flow, and margins are adhered to; ensure variations are accurate and invoicing and collection are achieved within the prescribed time.
Chair client progress meetings and manage change.
Establish and maintain effective business relationships with existing customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Participate in developing quality proposals that meet customer requirements and maximize the chance of winning projects.
Ensure adherence to safety standards and minimize accident risk.
Comply with UAE laws and requirements of associated governing bodies, and conduct site inspections.
Ensure quality compliance with international standards; implement QC/ITPs and maintain site diaries.
Capture lessons learned and update standards and estimates.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITY

Actively participates in the commercial activity of the department from lead generation to bid estimations and budget elaboration. Identifies, researchs and targets new business opportunities.
Coaches, mentors, provides feedback, communicates expectations, oversees and evaluates project team members
Contributes to the risk management of the department
Ensures the correct assignment of resources (human and material) to those projects and contracts.
Manages project life cylce, including project scope, goals, execution and deliverables: Plans/manages execution, subcontractors, and logistics. Obtains permits/approvals (Trakhees, DM, landlords).Coordinates testing, commissioning, and snag closure.Produces handover packs (as-builts, O&Ms, warranties).
Manages procurement and technical submittal approvals.
Ensures budgets, cash flow and margins of all projects and varations are adhered to and accurate invoicing and collection in the prescribed time are achieved
Chairs client progress meetings and change management
Establishes and maintain effective business relationships with existing customers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Participates on the development of solid quality proposals that meet the requirements of the customers and establish the best possible chance of winning projects.
Ensures all safety standards are adhered to, minimizing accident risk. Complies to all U.A.E. Laws and associated governing bodies. Conducts site inspections
Ensures quality is compliant to all international standards. Implements QC/ITPs; maintain site diaries. Captures lessons learned and update standards/estimates.

About the Company

DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

DP World is a global logistics and port operator that provides integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions. It runs marine and inland terminals, manages ports and free zones, and offers cargo logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services such as packaging and reverse logistics. Its products work by operating a large network of terminals and logistics services that connect shipping, warehousing, and distribution, charging container handling fees and offering downstream services to improve supply chain efficiency. The company differentiates itself through its expansive, worldwide network (across 40+ countries) and its ability to control multiple stages of the supply chain—from ports and terminals to contract logistics and economic zones—allowing for seamless multimodal flows. DP World’s goal is to enable smooth, integrated global trade by expanding its network and offering end-to-end logistics solutions for diverse industries.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $1.5B
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2005

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