Project Director
Atkins Middle East
Al Ain, UAE
Role:
As Project Director, you will be required to provide the senior interface between project ownership and delivery. You will be required to act as the single focal point of contact between the Client and the Construction Managers, possibly across multiple project packages, to ensure that the desired project objectives are delivered. You must have adequate knowledge and information about the business and the project in order to make informed value-add decisions for both the Client and the Company.
Further, you are expected to conduct yourself in line with the core values of the business and lead by example in maintaining the Faithful+Gould culture:
• Integrity; we act with honesty and integrity in everything we do
• Client service; we are dedicated to creating value and delivering service excellence
• Teamwork; we work together to achieve common goals
• Innovation; we strive to deliver innovative solutions
• Commitment; our people are our strength and we value the Faithful+Gould family and community
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Planning:
• Implement an appropriate and effective project or programme management framework, incorporating necessary review processes as required
• Define and implement criteria for control and management of the project
• Co-ordinate and direct end-user input throughout the project lifecycle
• Appraise options and submit to the Client for approval
• Secure resources and expertise from the Client as required, e.g. appoint professional advisers to support the project sponsor role
• Co-ordinate the value management strategy
• Manage project budget, including risk allowance
• Monitor and control changes/variations following approval by Client
Risk Management:
• Determine and manage risks that may affect the project in any way, particularly schedule, budget or quality/specifications
• Facilitate effective communication and action as sole point of contact between the Client and site delivery team
• Assist the design team and site delivery team in the resolution of problems
Site:
• Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes
• Manage the design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities
• Establish an effective and universal strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team
• Ensure the design team and site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion
• Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing
Reporting:
• Receive and review detailed reports on the project from the design and site delivery team
• Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company
• Maintain up-to-date project skite sheets and resumes for the project team for use by the Company
People:
• Manage staff effectively to ensure optimum performance, ensuring they are well supported and equipped to fulfil their roles and personal professional aspirations
• Uphold the values of the Company through your actions and assist to enforce Company standards at all times
• Demonstrate clear leadership
Business Systems:
• Contribute to the strategic development and refinement of business systems implemented or reviewed by the Company from time to time
• Apply Company policies and procedures consistently
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on systems so that improvements can be made continuously
Business Development:
• Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company
• Actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry.
Skills and Attributes you would be expected to:
• Apply quality management principles and processes
• Apply risk assessment and management principles and processes
• Network effectively, negotiate well and influence people, broker relationships with stakeholders within and outside the project
• Be aware of the broader environmental, social and economic perspectives and how they may affect the project
• Support and provide leadership to your project team.
Financial Accountability:
You will have primary responsibility for the financial well-being of the project/s. A primary measure of your performance will be the ability to deliver within the cost budgets established in the project plan for the project and, therefore, optimising the revenues generated.
Delegated Authority You will operate within the following delegations:
Financial – you may commit or expend funds for the project but only with the written approval of the Country Manager Representative as determined for each project.
Staffing – you may commit to employing or negotiating staff positions but only with the prior written approval of the Country Manager - India and in accordance with Company procedure #SF1
As Project Director, you will be required to provide the senior interface between project ownership and delivery. You will be required to act as the single focal point of contact between the Client and the Construction Managers, possibly across multiple project packages, to ensure that the desired project objectives are delivered. You must have adequate knowledge and information about the business and the project in order to make informed value-add decisions for both the Client and the Company.
Further, you are expected to conduct yourself in line with the core values of the business and lead by example in maintaining the Faithful+Gould culture:
• Integrity; we act with honesty and integrity in everything we do
• Client service; we are dedicated to creating value and delivering service excellence
• Teamwork; we work together to achieve common goals
• Innovation; we strive to deliver innovative solutions
• Commitment; our people are our strength and we value the Faithful+Gould family and community
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Planning:
• Implement an appropriate and effective project or programme management framework, incorporating necessary review processes as required
• Define and implement criteria for control and management of the project
• Co-ordinate and direct end-user input throughout the project lifecycle
• Appraise options and submit to the Client for approval
• Secure resources and expertise from the Client as required, e.g. appoint professional advisers to support the project sponsor role
• Co-ordinate the value management strategy
• Manage project budget, including risk allowance
• Monitor and control changes/variations following approval by Client
Risk Management:
• Determine and manage risks that may affect the project in any way, particularly schedule, budget or quality/specifications
• Facilitate effective communication and action as sole point of contact between the Client and site delivery team
• Assist the design team and site delivery team in the resolution of problems
Site:
• Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes
• Manage the design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities
• Establish an effective and universal strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team
• Ensure the design team and site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion
• Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing
Reporting:
• Receive and review detailed reports on the project from the design and site delivery team
• Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company
• Maintain up-to-date project skite sheets and resumes for the project team for use by the Company
People:
• Manage staff effectively to ensure optimum performance, ensuring they are well supported and equipped to fulfil their roles and personal professional aspirations
• Uphold the values of the Company through your actions and assist to enforce Company standards at all times
• Demonstrate clear leadership
Business Systems:
• Contribute to the strategic development and refinement of business systems implemented or reviewed by the Company from time to time
• Apply Company policies and procedures consistently
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on systems so that improvements can be made continuously
Business Development:
• Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company
• Actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry.
Skills and Attributes you would be expected to:
• Apply quality management principles and processes
• Apply risk assessment and management principles and processes
• Network effectively, negotiate well and influence people, broker relationships with stakeholders within and outside the project
• Be aware of the broader environmental, social and economic perspectives and how they may affect the project
• Support and provide leadership to your project team.
Financial Accountability:
You will have primary responsibility for the financial well-being of the project/s. A primary measure of your performance will be the ability to deliver within the cost budgets established in the project plan for the project and, therefore, optimising the revenues generated.
Delegated Authority You will operate within the following delegations:
Financial – you may commit or expend funds for the project but only with the written approval of the Country Manager Representative as determined for each project.
Staffing – you may commit to employing or negotiating staff positions but only with the prior written approval of the Country Manager - India and in accordance with Company procedure #SF1
Minimum Requirements:
• Drawing on your existing major projects experience, you will be responsible for monitoring the project direction and coordinating throughout the project life-cycle to project completion.
• The Project Director will be a qualified professional capable of providing planning, leadership, direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multidisciplinary projects.
• The Project Director must have a minimum qualification BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent, have Chartered status and more than 15 years experience with 5 years being on an aviation or large industrial manufacturing facilities project. Experience working in the UAE is preferable.
• The Project Director will also be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the company reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities for the Group.
The minimum requirements are:
• Degree in engineering or construction
• Experience in leading on large multi-disciplinary aviation or large industrial manufacturing facilities projects or running a major programme of works for a multi-million dirham project
• Experience of leading a business and having responsibility for a P&L account
• Proven success in the delivery of large capital projects within scope, time and budget
• Ability to influence for results
• Experience in the planning, managing and successfully delivering on projects involving numerous stakeholders
• Effective IT and communication skills in report writing, presentations and holding effective conversations
• Proven ability to lead, organize and direct large multi-national organization
Competence:
This is a senior leadership position that requires professional ability and inherent motivation. You have the skills required to direct meetings, introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team. You are willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company’s policies and business systems and be committed to their implementation and continuous improvement at all times.
• Drawing on your existing major projects experience, you will be responsible for monitoring the project direction and coordinating throughout the project life-cycle to project completion.
• The Project Director will be a qualified professional capable of providing planning, leadership, direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multidisciplinary projects.
• The Project Director must have a minimum qualification BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent, have Chartered status and more than 15 years experience with 5 years being on an aviation or large industrial manufacturing facilities project. Experience working in the UAE is preferable.
• The Project Director will also be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the company reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities for the Group.
The minimum requirements are:
• Degree in engineering or construction
• Experience in leading on large multi-disciplinary aviation or large industrial manufacturing facilities projects or running a major programme of works for a multi-million dirham project
• Experience of leading a business and having responsibility for a P&L account
• Proven success in the delivery of large capital projects within scope, time and budget
• Ability to influence for results
• Experience in the planning, managing and successfully delivering on projects involving numerous stakeholders
• Effective IT and communication skills in report writing, presentations and holding effective conversations
• Proven ability to lead, organize and direct large multi-national organization
Competence:
This is a senior leadership position that requires professional ability and inherent motivation. You have the skills required to direct meetings, introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team. You are willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company’s policies and business systems and be committed to their implementation and continuous improvement at all times.
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).
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Senior Project
Manager - Building Services Infrastructure
Atkins Middle East
Al Ain, UAE
Role:
In this role, you are required to provide the interface between project ownership and delivery. You are required to act as the single focal point of contact between the Client, consultants and the Construction Contractor(s), ensuring the desired project objectives are delivered. You must have adequate knowledge and information about the business and the project in order to make informed value-add decisions for both the Client and the Company.
Further, you are expected to conduct yourself in line with the core values of the business and lead by example in maintaining the Faithful+Gould culture:
Integrity; we act with honesty and integrity in everything we do
Client service; we are dedicated to creating value and delivering service excellence
Teamwork; we work together to achieve common goals
Innovation; we strive to deliver innovative solutions
Commitment; our people are our strength and we value the Faithful+Gould family and community
Minimum Requirements:
The minimum requirements for this position are:
• Bachelor Degree in a building services discipline
• 10 years post qualification experience in Project Management
• Minimum last 5 years as a Senior PM
• Must have worked on aviation and/or large industrial manufacturing projects as a PM from inception to completion.
• 360 Project Management experience with a leading PMC
• Middle East experience required.
Competence:
This position requires professional ability and inherent motivation. You have the skills required to direct meetings, introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team. You are willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company’s policies and business systems and be committed to their implementation and continuous improvement at all times.
Delegated Authority:
You will operate within the constraints of the particular contract for which you have been appointed. You will have financial delegations for the Company in accordance with the financial authorities established by the Company, and as amended from time to time.
Skills and Attributes you are expected to:
• Apply quality management principles and processes
• Apply risk assessment and management principles and processes
• Network effectively, negotiate well and influence people, broker relationships with stakeholders within and outside the project
• Be aware of the broader environmental, social and economic perspectives and how they may affect the project
• Support and provide leadership to your project team.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for at least the following areas and duties in your role:
• Manage and coordinate the inputs of project stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project
• Coordinate the building services design and execution between Engineering, Architectural and Civil/Structural disciplines;
• Initiating and managing building services designs to meet budget;
• Apply quality management principles and processes;
• Apply risk assessment and management principles and processes;
• Providing strategic planning advice in relation to the requirements for phasing of building services / infrastructure works, the sequence of works and the necessary authority approval processes;
• Manage the Design and Quantity Surveying teams to prepare the appropriate tender documentation for building services and infrastructure trade contracts;
• Providing technical input for offer requests and the awarding of MEP subcontracts;
• In conjunction with the Project Director and other Senior Project Managers, manage the tender assessment, negotiation and award of building services / infrastructure contracts;
• Manage and resolve site planning and coordination issues;
• Manage technical coordination meetings with subcontractors and project staff;
• Manage the building services site works in accordance with the approved Master Programme;
• Manage the implementation of site based inspection, test and approval protocols to ensure that the building services / infrastructure installations are completed in accordance with the design, specification and quality requirements;
• Report on the progress of building services / infrastructure works including the identification of “road block” items and recommendations for mitigation / solution;
• Responsibility for management of the contractors and technical consultants to complete the testing and commissioning of services / infrastructure including conclusion of defects / non-conformances and the preparation and submission of Operation & Maintenance Manuals
In this role, you are required to provide the interface between project ownership and delivery. You are required to act as the single focal point of contact between the Client, consultants and the Construction Contractor(s), ensuring the desired project objectives are delivered. You must have adequate knowledge and information about the business and the project in order to make informed value-add decisions for both the Client and the Company.
Further, you are expected to conduct yourself in line with the core values of the business and lead by example in maintaining the Faithful+Gould culture:
Integrity; we act with honesty and integrity in everything we do
Client service; we are dedicated to creating value and delivering service excellence
Teamwork; we work together to achieve common goals
Innovation; we strive to deliver innovative solutions
Commitment; our people are our strength and we value the Faithful+Gould family and community
Minimum Requirements:
The minimum requirements for this position are:
• Bachelor Degree in a building services discipline
• 10 years post qualification experience in Project Management
• Minimum last 5 years as a Senior PM
• Must have worked on aviation and/or large industrial manufacturing projects as a PM from inception to completion.
• 360 Project Management experience with a leading PMC
• Middle East experience required.
Competence:
This position requires professional ability and inherent motivation. You have the skills required to direct meetings, introduce discussion to encourage thinking on the wider commercial context and be responsible for the tasks assigned to members of your project team. You are willing and able to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company’s policies and business systems and be committed to their implementation and continuous improvement at all times.
Delegated Authority:
You will operate within the constraints of the particular contract for which you have been appointed. You will have financial delegations for the Company in accordance with the financial authorities established by the Company, and as amended from time to time.
Skills and Attributes you are expected to:
• Apply quality management principles and processes
• Apply risk assessment and management principles and processes
• Network effectively, negotiate well and influence people, broker relationships with stakeholders within and outside the project
• Be aware of the broader environmental, social and economic perspectives and how they may affect the project
• Support and provide leadership to your project team.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for at least the following areas and duties in your role:
• Manage and coordinate the inputs of project stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project
• Coordinate the building services design and execution between Engineering, Architectural and Civil/Structural disciplines;
• Initiating and managing building services designs to meet budget;
• Apply quality management principles and processes;
• Apply risk assessment and management principles and processes;
• Providing strategic planning advice in relation to the requirements for phasing of building services / infrastructure works, the sequence of works and the necessary authority approval processes;
• Manage the Design and Quantity Surveying teams to prepare the appropriate tender documentation for building services and infrastructure trade contracts;
• Providing technical input for offer requests and the awarding of MEP subcontracts;
• In conjunction with the Project Director and other Senior Project Managers, manage the tender assessment, negotiation and award of building services / infrastructure contracts;
• Manage and resolve site planning and coordination issues;
• Manage technical coordination meetings with subcontractors and project staff;
• Manage the building services site works in accordance with the approved Master Programme;
• Manage the implementation of site based inspection, test and approval protocols to ensure that the building services / infrastructure installations are completed in accordance with the design, specification and quality requirements;
• Report on the progress of building services / infrastructure works including the identification of “road block” items and recommendations for mitigation / solution;
• Responsibility for management of the contractors and technical consultants to complete the testing and commissioning of services / infrastructure including conclusion of defects / non-conformances and the preparation and submission of Operation & Maintenance Manuals
The minimum requirements for
this position are:
Bachelor Degree in a building services discipline
10 years post qualification experience in Project Management
Minimum last 5 years as a Senior PM
Must have worked on aviation and/or large industrial manufacturing projects as a PM from inception to completion.
360 Project Management experience with a leading PMC
Middle East experience required.
Bachelor Degree in a building services discipline
10 years post qualification experience in Project Management
Minimum last 5 years as a Senior PM
Must have worked on aviation and/or large industrial manufacturing projects as a PM from inception to completion.
360 Project Management experience with a leading PMC
Middle East experience required.
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).
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Senior Project
Manager
Atkins Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities:
• 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.
• 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)
• 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)
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).
Apply Now