Project Manager

Aldar Properties

UAE

Ref: OP548-93

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Project Manager - Al Ain

Manage delivery of a specific project stream, while ensuring adherence to   schedule,budget, quality, health, safety and sustainability standards
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 - Manage project team and ensure project is completed as per the budget, schedule and quality standards and all contractual requirements are met
- Coordinate activities of contractors/consultants,  monitor performance, hold periodic meeting sand schedule periodic on-site visits to verify status
- Review, expand and refine initial high level plan and budget developed by Project - Control during feasibility phase and review against PMC project schedule and budget
- Ensure project is progressing according to plan and generate progress reports with the support of Project Control and submit for Project Director's review
- Liaise with Procurement to ensure that all contracts required to complete the project are in place and provide input on project scoping effort
- Provide input into project design phase if and when required
- Identify budget and schedule deviations, issues and risks, assess impact and  define action plans in accordance with Planning & Control and seek Project Director approval
- Liaise with Design and Infrastructure to assess and address design issues (i.e. change orders)
- Follow-up with Government Relations/PMC to obtain required permits and licenses
- Proactively discourage variations and mitigate cost and schedule impact and review
- Manage all constructability issues and liaise with relevant parties to address them
- Ensure onsite filing, control and maintenance of project design and execution documents
- Manage project contracts and ensure project compliance with terms and conditions
- Perform final handover to asset operator
- Ensure project abides by HSE policies and guidelines
 
REPORTING LINES

Report to: Senior Project Manager
Report From:Project Coordinator (when applicable)

Requirements

- Bachelor degree in civil engineering, architecture, or equivalent
- MBA or technical post-graduate degree is preferred
- 10+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in senior project oversight position
- Proven experience of managing construction for developments with CAPEX 2-3 billion AED
- Strong knowledge and exposure to the GCC real estate market
- Proven expertise in contractor management
- HSE champion with a proven track record < 2% safety incidents
- Excellent project management skills
- Full understanding of construction industry and all related technical components

Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to manage contractors
- Ability to plan and execute tasks as per project schedule,budget and quality
- Strong conflict resolution and management skills for resolving conflicts on the field 

About the Company

The company has developed some of Abu Dhabi's most iconic and complex projects, from the Formula 1 facilities on Yas Island to the thriving new Shams Abu Dhabi community on Reem Island. Its property portfolio is diversified and balanced, with residential communities accounting for around half of assets, retail property representing a third, and the remainder split between commercial and hospitality.

With a land bank of over 77 million square metres, 90 percent of which is in special investment zones, Aldar Properties is focused on serving the growing demand in the UAE for high-quality and professionally managed property.

Aldar Properties is a strong partner of the Abu Dhabi government, which is a major shareholder. The business is aligned with the Emirates Vision 2030 strategy of economic diversification and social infrastructure development.

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