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Job description / Role
Project Manager - Dubai - Contractor
Hays are currently recruiting a Project Manager to work with a market leading construction company to be based in the Dubai. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects for an exciting developer, including High-Rise towers.
The Project Manager must be able to function autonomously and jointly with Director. They must routinely make management decisions pertaining to project issues with minimal supervision throughout the life of the project
• As a Project Manager you must be able to demonstrate strong Commercial awareness and Cost Control ability with a proven track record in the area of construction planning
• Must be technically competent with the ability to set and track project milestones and deliverable's
• Must function effectively as liaison between the company and external Client executives so as to protect the Company and the specific project, to resolve issues or concerns in conjunction with the Board of Directors
• Instruct, coach and direct the project staff with respect to construction, contractual and regulatory requirements with responsibility for assigned work
• Responsibility for the delivery of the job on time, within specification and on budget
• Ensure all personnel on site conduct their duties to the highest standards
• The Project Manager will manage day to day operational duties
• Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas
• Build, grow and develop business relationships for the success of the project
• Provide feedback and record information from the project for ‘lessons learnt seminars’ and for continuous staff development
Requirements
• An Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management Degree required or where appropriate relevant experience
• Minimum 10 years construction experience, preferably in a Main Contractor with exposure to High-Rise development projects
• Minimum 10 years management experience required
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry and broad understanding of regulatory requirements
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret contractual documents
• Proven excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal and negotiation skills required.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing work environment are essential.
About the Company
At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.
Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.