Project Manager - Construction

Job description / Role

Project Manager - Construction

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager for one our signature mixed-use developments, entailing hospitality, commercial, high-end residential, leisure and retail facilities.

You will be responsible for the management of a large, complex project and have overall responsibility for monitoring and supervising all activities related to the project, ensuring completion to budget and time schedules.

Responsibilities
- Monitoring external suppliers in relation to project management schedules, use of sub-contractors, and on-site construction engineering activities.
- Planning, executing, and finalisation of projects in line with strict deadlines and within budget
- Managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members in order to deliver project according to plan.
- Defining objectives and overseeing the quality control throughout its life cycle.
- Participating in the formulation and implementation of the Project Management strategy
- Managing day-to-day operations to ensure high performance standards in line with project plan.
- Ensuring that the quality of materials and the installation of work are in accordance with the criteria identified for the project
- Following up of the preparation of Bid Summaries in conjunction with the Contracts / Commercial Departments
- Recommending the award of subcontract work
- Receiving of all relevant information regarding design, drawings and engineering
- Reviewing with the site staff and the Planning Engineer the detailed programmes for the execution of the project
- All aspects of the project Quality Management and Control system
- Ensuring that suitably qualified personnel required for the project are mobilized in a timely manner, as required
- Follow up all aspects related for project health, safety and security
- Follow up with the purchasing section for the procurement of material
- Reviewing the manpower requirements for the project
- Ensure proper material planning
- Compilation of all necessary progress reports
- Attending meetings with the Consultant, Client and Subcontractors
- Issuing instructions to the Subcontractors
- Identifying and taking the necessary corrective action to improve the progress and /or quality of work
- Handling of project petty cash, matters related to invoices, payments
- Receiving and auctioning project correspondence
- Writing project correspondence with other relevant staff
- Staff training and appraisal
- Follow up of execution of works according of agreed procedures and method statements
- Issuing instruction to the Project Engineer to complete work in accordance with project planning and schedules and allocation resources
- Monitoring all Subcontractors work closely to ensure that the quality of the work is as per specification and is completed on time
- Review of short-term planning together with the Project Engineer
- Monitoring and compiling relevant information of production rates together with the Project Engineer
- Conducting daily meetings with site staff to organize work for the day / next day
- Handling of variations including supervision of submittals and negotiations
- Report and update to management the progress on regular basis
- Co-ordination with Head Office purchase, cost control, planning and estimation
- Follow up of timely preparation and submittal of as-built drawings and O&M Manuals
- Produce performance report and introduce appropriate remedial measures monthly
- Review the invoice of Client before issuing.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related engineering degree
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience in the design and/or construction of buildings in general, ideally with emphasis on Hospitality projects.
- Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organisational and planning abilities, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent knowledge of International construction standards, design techniques and tools in construction, planning, estimating and project management.
- GCC Experience is essential.
- Good written and oral English language required Arabic would be a bonus.

About the Company

The Heart of Europe (THOE) will be the worlds only island destination that brings together the best of Europe. The vision behind this worlds iconic, one of a kind project is to create an elegant European lifestyle experience where every detail is underscored by luxury and perfection.

Imagine a place where every day is a delight to the senses. Where every sunrise holds the prospect of a fresh discovery. A destination that inspires adventure. A life that lifts you far from the rat race. This is more than just a destination; this is a lifestyle like no other. An address that captures the very essence of effortless European living and creates a vacation experience that goes beyond imagination. This project brings together the very best of European designs, heritage and hospitality in a truly breathtaking and unique island setting. The Heart of Europe finds its home amidst the stunning archipelago of the World Islands, which stretch 4km from Dubais coastline. Surrounded by the glittering waters of the Arabian Gulf, this iconic project occupies a cluster of six islands within the World development, creating a contemporary haven that is the epitome of sophisticated living.