Senior Project Manager

Job description / Role

- The project manager will execute his duties to the highest possible standards. It is expected that the project manager’s role will ensure sound people and project management, and will require include but not be limited to the following key functions:
- Implementing an appropriate and effective project or programme management framework, incorporating necessary review processes as required.
- Defining and implementing criteria for control and management of the project.
- Coordinating and directing end-user input throughout the project lifecycle.
- Appraising options and submitting them to the client for approval.
- Coordinating the value management strategy.
- Managing the project budget, including risk allowances.
- Monitoring and controlling changes / variations following approval by the client.
- Determining and managing risks that may affect the project in any way, particularly schedule, budget or quality / specifications.
- Facilitating effective communication and action as main point of contact between the client and site delivery team.
- Ensuring the site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion.
- Establishing a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the project team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing.
- Negotiating and converting contracts as required by the project
- Overseeing the award of contracts and ensuring that the client is adequately protected.
- Chairing meetings and ensure minutes are actioned in a timely manner.
- Providing timely regular and accurate reporting on the project progress, costs and quality as determined by the project director.
- Accurately checking and signing off on all payment certificates and invoices.
- Ensuring accurate finalisation of client accounts, provide substantiated recommendations for variations and ensure contractors and consultants are paid in accordance with contract schedules.
- Look for opportunities to improve the client’s position in regard to return and value.
- Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably.
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and adjoining property owners.
- Managing and coordinating the project handover phase with contractors, client contractors, tenants and building managers.
- Receiving and reviewing detailed reports on the project from the site delivery team.
- Establishing formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client.

Requirements

- 15+ years post graduate experience (degree holder)
- Preferable to have had some experience on ARAMCO projects
- Preferable to have some design management experience and/or experience of managing the interpretation of specifications
- Design and build experience
- Hotel and associated infra (electric substation/water treatment/sewage treatment plants)

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).