Project Manager

Job description / Role

Our client, a leading consultancy is looking for a Project Manager for their growing team in the UAE.

The successful candidate will manage all phases of interior design projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration for large scale, luxury projects including hotels, casinos, restaurants and private residences. Directs planning, organising and monitoring of project activities to insure that services are consistent with client program and firm standards. Ensures services are delivered to the client within the fee project budget and schedule.

Positions Supervised: Senior Designer, Project Designer

Essential Functions:
- Confer with Principal in Charge, Design Director, design team, FF&E, or client to discuss project specifications or procedures.
- Prepare budgets, project specifications and cost estimates.
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship and channels of communication with client, and appropriate staff.
- Initiates and maintains overall staff utilization/ work plan through the course of the project.
- Prepares project status report and reviews with the appropriate personnel.
- Assist in contract preparation and negotiation.
- Prepares project work plans, allocates fees/hours by phase/task/person and monitors semi-monthly
- Develops billing and coordinates with financial staff
- Recommend changes/modifications to project delivery system
- Establishes supplemental service request.
- Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specifications, and material selection.
- Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills.
- Develops project goals in conjunction with other team members.
- Initiates and coordinates team meetings, design, review, etc.
- Ensures project delivery within project criteria and office standards.
- Establishes project directory and a list of contact persons.
- Initiates client meetings.
- Revise staff hour/fee budget.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (four year college or technical school)
- 5 plus years of experience in managing projects
- Experience working for a consultancy or Project Management Company in the middle east.

About the Company

Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.