Assistant Project Manager - Buildings

A Leading Developer and Construction Management Company in Kuwait

Kuwait

Ref: OP719-08

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Assistant Project Manager - Buildings - Kuwait

The company is the Developer and Main Contractor of a prestigious waterside city in Kuwait which is being rolled out on an unprecedented scale within very short timeframes. This iconic project has a strong western centric management team and systems, has a track record of successfully delivering projects and has been strategically growing and expanding its capabilities. There is a full and stable list of work orders looking into the future and therefore the prospect for long and stable employment.

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of a variety of buildings safely, on time, to a high standard and within budget. The range of building types will include residential, commercial, medical and institutional.

The Assistant Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager.

Typical responsibilities will include:
- Organizing client/site/project meetings, and issuance of agendas, meeting minutes etc.
- Collating and issuance of various project information to all parties involved including other internal team members.
- Understanding and cross?checking design documentation against specifications and the Client Brief.
- Liaising with the design team, client and other trades to ensure the correct works have been included.
- Producing programmes and countdown schedules then checking with all parties involved.
- Preparing tender and request for proposal (RFP) documentation for various trades and services including analysis of returns.
- Carrying out site visits/surveys throughout the project in order to record information on the progress of the project and incorporate into formal reports.
- Checking and reporting that quality standard, authority submissions and all health & safety requirements are being adhered to.
- Monitoring the value and cost data of the project to ensure the budgets are met, including assistance with preparation of budgets and cost reports.
- Checking and administering the change control process.
- Assist with the preparation and issuance of Client Progress Reports and Recommendations.
- Compiling defects and inspection reports and ensuring all defects get completed.
- Assist with compiling final accounts, closeout reports, O&M manuals, as-built drawings etc.

Requirements

- Degree qualification in Architecture, Engineering or Quantity Surveying or building
- Specific experience of working on building projects
- 3-5 years prior experience in a Project Management or Consulting role
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and spoken English, Arabic and advantage
- Highly motivated, energetic and hard working

About the Company

A market leader in delivering high quality urban infrastructure in Kuwait.

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AED 30,000

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