Senior Project Manager

Job description / Role

• Manage complex design projects, including schedule and cost control, team management, client management and risk management
• Develop project management plans, including schedule baselines, project scope baselines, man-hour estimates, quality plans, budgets and risk plans for design projects of high complexity
• Develop detailed work breakdown structures, project activities and critical path charts for design projects of high complexity
• Provide input on project procurement needs, including external specialty suppliers, as needed
• Lead internal and external project kick-off meetings and ensure stakeholders are aligned for major projects or projects of high complexity
• Review, comment and approve contractors’ submittals on projects of high complexity, including staffing proposals, organization charts, shop drawings, method statements, project procedures, traffic management plans, etc.
• Ensure contract documents are signed by the contractors and client counterparts and that design NOCs and approvals by authorities are sent to contractors during the pre-construction phase, as needed
• Manage the design teams during the execution of design projects across all design stages, including concept design, schematic design, draft final design and construction documents
• Review and approve the contractor’s work program, ensuring compliance with client and contract requirements
• Monitor supervision project schedules and investigate reasons for delays with contractors for major projects and projects of high complexity
• Review, assess and respond to all claims raised by the contractor regarding scope, schedule and cost changes of projects and manage variation orders with client and contractors, as needed
• Coordinate with technical design team leaders for addressing clients’ technical issues, reviewing designs, obtaining approvals, etc. for design projects of high complexity
• Ensure the distribution of the revised construction drawings to all relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Lead the coordination with other design departments to integrate designs at all stages (e.g. Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Buildings, etc.) for design projects of high complexity
• Support QS with preparation of tender documents, such as BOQs, specifications, Conditions of Contract, etc.
• Manage sub-consultants and ensure deliverables are in accordance with scope, schedule and budget
• Perform quality assurance and ensure the quality of design deliverables is consistent with standards
• Guide design verification, peer reviews and other quality control activities
• Lead design validation and reviews with client counterparts and authorities, as needed
• Provide support during the tender process, including managing bid queries, support in evaluation of bids and support of clients during the negotiation and award process, as needed
• Support during the supervision stage, as needed, including responding to contractors’ RFIs and solving design conflicts, in coordination with local design support teams
• Ensure that as-built drawings, O&M manuals and warranty certificates are provided accurately by contractors, as per project and client requirements for major projects and projects of high complexity
• Ensure that final inspections, testing, commissioning and handing over procedures of the works are carried out and that all snags are recorded and issued to the contractor
• Ensure the rectification of list of snags during the Defects Liability Period and guide final re-inspections for major projects and projects of high complexity
• Guide the preparation and issuance of Take-Over Certificates, Defect Liability Certificates, Final Accounts and Statements of Completion
• Work with design support in Geographies to support projects, such as client coordination, authorities approvals
• Liaise with the Contracts Department to resolve any contractual issues for design projects of high complexity, as needed
• Manage changes in project scope, potential risks and contingency plans, as needed
• Guide the preparation of invoices for deliverables, in coordination with Resident Managers and local Finance teams
• Prepare periodic project progress reports, raising major issues to the Director / Senior Manager -Project Management and the Infrastructure Project Control Unit

Requirements

Experience Required to Execute this Role
• 20+ years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Planning Industry in a top tier regional / multinational consultancy firm, with demonstrated deep expertise in a construction supervision role
• Demonstrated experience in the infrastructure industries; and has managed mega projects.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing light/heavy infrastructure projects and integrating them in an overall scheme.
• Demonstrated experience and management skills in managing and coordinating activities in house, and third parties.
• Demonstrated an overall knowledge of project planning and execution management.
• Coordinates and directs all unit managers to ensure full compliance with all project requirements.
• Accountable and fully responsible in meeting project objectives
• Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining relationships with clients
• Exposure to all construction supervision aspects, including client management, contractor management, supplier management, contract administration, quality management, dispute management etc.
• Industry experience within the Middle East

Qualification, Technical Skills and Competencies Required to Execute this Role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Engineering is preferred
• PMP Certification is preferred
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of construction supervision services
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes
• Solid knowledge of local rules and regulations
• Strong project management skills
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English

About the Company

Khatib & Alami, a multidisciplinary urban regional planning, architectural and engineering consulting company, offers clients an integrated approach toward the ever-increasing need for reliable project delivery systems. In-house expertise and the continuous recruitment of bright and innovative professionals enable us to meet the challenges of development with due consideration to environmental protection, social and economic characteristics of society. In close concert with clients, we have been able to consolidate factors that make the resultant project coincide with the client's vision within the time frame and budget set out for implementation.

K&A started its consulting services in Lebanon and extended the areas of its professional activities in accordance with the growth of its experience, and its human and financial resources. The company operates in various countries including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, State of Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain, Yemen, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Sudan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Belgium, Gabon and USA. K&A employs around 4,000 professionals and technicians. Since 1984, K&A has continuously ranked among the top 100 International Design firms as published by Engineering News Record (ENR). K&A has also obtained the ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS).