Deputy Project Manager (Tunnels)

Job description / Role

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for an experienced Tunnel Deputy Project Manager, to join our top qualified and knowledgeable Project Management team in view of an upcoming sizable Tunnel project in KSA, Tabuk area.

Are you ready to hold a key role in our large scope operations of at least $100m each and deliver capability on complex, sizable, diverse infrastructure projects?

Are you a strong Deputy Project Manager professional, with focus infrastructure construction projects with at least one (1) tunnel projects in your portfolio, looking for a new role to get passionate about?

Join our worldwide journey.

Role summary:

Reporting into the Project Manager, you will assume a prominent role in the Division in delivering international infrastructure projects. You will support the Project Manager in budgetary management, people management, maintaining an effective agile work environment and ultimately ensuring the project meets cost, time and performance expectation. As a senior team member, you will be expected to contribute in creating an environment of exceptional team performance and ensuring that our meaningful projects run smoothly, efficiently and successfully.

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What you will need to do:

* Apply contemporary practices in project management to deliver projects from inception through to completion, in compliance with client expectations and contractual obligations
* Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety and Environment corporate policies and procedures and local law and regulations
* Ensure effective contract, commercial and risk management, accurate forecasting of costs and revenue and taking corrective action as required to achieve timely project delivery within budget estimate
* Ensure establishment and implementation of effective risk management plan
* Being responsible for effective client relationship management to ensure that customer expectations are met
* Support the Project Manager in resolving most project issues with any business critical or strategic issues
* Ensure project plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place; interacting with the wider organisation to channel resources when required
* Support the Project Manager in finalizing the construction planning, programming and completion schedules
* Support the Project Manager in selecting and managing subcontractors

Requirements

What you will need to have:

* Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
* Min. five (5) years' of project management infrastructure projects with a Tier 1 contractor, with a portfolio including at least one (1) successfully delivered EPC (D&C) tunnel projects
* Financial literacy demonstrated capability in contract management and the preparation of project budgets.
* Demonstrable track record of on time delivery within budget combined with sub-contractor management, with a focus on contractual requirements
* Demonstrated ability to develop and administer project execution plans, including the development of realistic and detailed construction programmes
* Demonstrated commitment to QHSE and knowledge of marine construction QHSE requirements
* Computer skills: Proficient in applications including Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project
* Excellent command of the English language
* High mobility and willingness to relocate in one of our international project locations and travel around in our countries of operations according to the needs

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.