Project Manager

Job Description

Carter Murray is proud to be working with a prominent government organisation in Abu Dhabi on the hiring of a Project Manager to join their Project Management & Engineering department.

The Project Manager will lead the project team throughout the projects lifecycle, from inception to handover, ensuring compliance with the organisations standards, processes, guidelines and reporting requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering large scale projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

• Manage capital projects and ensure consultants and contractors deliver services within the scope of work.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Oversee and drive the design development and approvals process through close coordination with the responsible consultants, technical teams and stakeholders.
• Review design proposals and modifications to ensure all design elements align with the project brief, scope of work and the end user requirements.
• Monitor design and construction progress against approved documentation and execution plans, including compliance with design and specifications, quality control, HSE, codes, industry standards and best practices.
• Monitor the performance of consultants, contractors and subcontractors, during the design and construction phase to ensure that the quality of work meets the project's requirements.
• Conduct site visits and attend site meetings to monitor the progress and the proper completion of site activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact and facilitate communication with project stakeholders.
• Manage the implementation of quality control and quality assurance programs in compliance with requirements and contract conditions.
• Assist in the review of all variation orders and their accuracy and assess impact on overall project plan and budget before the commercial team conducts their investigation.
• Assist in developing risk mitigation plans and corrective actions to protect the interests of the organisation.
• Manage projects close out and hand over to ensure successful project completion and proper handover

• Prepare and present regular project status reports and presentations to line manager, department director, management and external stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Ensure all projects data is accurately recorded and easily accessible, in line with company procedures and requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field is required.
• 10+ years experience in the construction field with 4+ years as a Project Manager
• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
• Proficient in English. Proficiency in Arabic is an added value.
• Experience in managing projects from design through to handover is essential
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the preparation of reports and presentations to senior management.