Rail Construction Projects Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is the major independent government roads & transportation authority in Dubai and has asked us to find a Manager to be responsible for the management of Rail Construction Projects section operations and activities within the Rail Planning and Projects Development Department. Provide the necessary supporting role to the Director of Planning & Project Development in the execution of all his duties in order to ensure timely and good continuity of the Department’s planning and management roles.

Please note our client will only consider UAE Nationals for this role.

Responsibilities:
* Manage the application of value engineering throughout the rail projects.
* Manage the rail Construction Projects information and knowledge including lessons learned database
* Direct preparation and distribution of electronic, written, and verbal information to inform employees of policies, procedures, and ensure that all announcements are distributed on time to all locations.
* Monitor the project design, construction and coordination of 3rd Parties issues related to the project.
* Coordinate with the Contractor and the Engineer and ensure that NOC"s are processed and issued in accordance with approved procedure.
* Review and advice on the program to ensure Contractor/Engineer implements approved plans and procedures, and reporting on progress against predetermined time, cost, quality, specifications and service standards. Ensuring the review project planning report and identify appropriate mitigation strategies to overcome problems related to the project.
* Provide recommendations on all aspects of the commercial, technical, programming, quality, safety, health & environment and contract administration efforts associated with the Project.
* Incorporate the concept of sustainability to all projects involved where possible and as per the latest directives from the Authorized Governmental Body within the emirates of Dubai.

Requirements

* Bachelors' degree/ Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering or any related engineering major from a recognized university
* Minimum 5 years of working experience
* Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards.
* Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation
* Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
* Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
* Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications
* Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
* Familiar with required contractual obligations, procurement, safety, site development review and technical aspects.
* Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
* Ability to Manage Mega projects & Construction site management.

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