Sr. Projects Manager

at  irisestaffngcom

QUALIFICATION AND DESIRED SKILLS

• A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related
• At least 10 years of work experience in a similar role.
• International work experience combined with UAE experience
• Must have a min of a G+8 License
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating a team (both internally and external consultants etc.) on multi projects or large and complex projects
• Experience of managing budgets and forecasting expenditure
• Experience of key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement and tendering
• Sound Knowledge of health and safety, contract law, environment and building regulations
• Excellent IT skills
• Effective communicator with excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment
• Results and focused individual
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills using a flexible pragmatic approach
• Enthusiastic and able to inspire others
• Ability to adapt to and manage change
• Knowledge and understanding of Industry best practice
• Relevant professional qualifications.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED40,000.00 per mont

THE ROLE:

The PM will take an instrumental role in the delivery of developments, through all key gateways in accordance with the development brief and within agreed cost/time/quality parameters. The role of a Project Manager may vary from project to project, and it will be the Project Manager’s responsibility to form a strong relationship with the wider project team and ensure his role complements this team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Development Activities

• Assist the development team in establishing the design and development briefs for the development, including the overall masterplan, the functional criteria, outline concept design and financial performance of the development.
• Establish and maintain a Master Development Programme.
• Appoint a consultant team to assist with the development as necessary and develop the Scheme Design through staged gateway sign offs.
• Assist the development team with the planning, consents. permits and other regulatory applications for consent
• Assist the development team with discussions with appropriate outside groups who may influence the development or construction including any Tenant, Purchaser or Fund, JV Partner, Development partner, adjoining owner, environmental group, archaeological department, statutory undertaker.
• Assist and advise, as required, in the negotiation for the assembly of development land
• Ensure necessary Building regulation/permit applications and in particular building regulation waivers are obtained
• Arrange, attend and if necessary chair design team, policy, progress and other appropriate liaison meetings.
• Consult with the Insurance Brokers to ensure that our Insurance interests are maintained and safeguarded

Development Feasibility and Cost Control

• Assist the Development team in establishing budgets for the development. In particular establish, own and manage budgets for any account in connection with the construction of the development, appointment of the professional design team and any other relevant accounts as agreed with the Project Owner
• Manage feasibility design options in line with scheme development
• Assist the development team in the preparation of any financial appraisal and feasibility studies relating to the development including budget estimating, cost planning, cash flow forecasting and advice on procurement, and development programme.
• Assist the development team with the assembly and maintenance of a project Risk register
• Maintain a cost control system throughout the project, providing regular financial updates to the development team and Project leader. Ensure sound financial project management including accurate budget forecasts to completion, cash flows and financial tracking of key accounts
• Agree, finalize and appropriately close and document all budget accounts prior to the Project Close.

Procurement

• Establish the most suitable method of procurement of construction services
• Instruct, manage and ensure that appropriate procurement and tendering documentation is prepared appropriately detailing the design and the requirements of the employer in respect of the construction of the development in accordance with the agreed development programme and the agreed procurement strategy
• Prepare appropriate tender analysis and recommendations
• Ensure appropriate internal and external approvals are in place prior to Contractor appointment
• Appoint suitable Contractor(s) to carry out the construction

Detailed Design, Construction and Development Delivery

• Develop the detailed design ensuring concept and schematic design intent is protected.
• Ensure the issue of construction and production information and the release of other information is issued in accordance with development, construction, design and procurement programmes.
• Ensure that appropriate building contract documents are prepared and executed
• Ensure that the Contractor builds in accordance with the requirements of the Employer.
• Monitor progress on site and minimize actual and potential delays to the construction programme
• Ensure that interim and final valuations are prepared and regular (monthly) certificates are issued
• Liaise with 3rd parties (incoming tenants and occupiers, purchasers, funders, etc..) and co-ordinate their requirements in connection with the development
• Manage and procure any Approved Employers Change requirements using an agreed Change order process ensuring development team approval in line with the development appraisal and board approved sums
• Ensure the Building Contract is administered in accordance with its terms, and ensure that all statements of practical completion are issued
• Manage, monitor, co-ordinate and control all aspects of the project including but not limited to time, quality, cost, value, risk logistics, neighbor relations, safety, quality, M&E, design and environment
• Identify & manage key construction risks and oversee the resolution of disputes with contractors.
• Manage the tenant fit out process in conjunction with in-house retail delivery team, including commissioning of plant & machinery before hand-over.
• Take responsibility for ensuring safe working practices are adhered to for all site personnel

Handover, Post Construction and Project Close

• Co-ordinate the handover of all building and development sections
• Ensure all appropriate testing and regulatory building consent certificates, operation and maintenance manuals and record drawings are produced
• Arrange for occupiers and staff to be instructed and trained for the appropriate building use
• Ensure remedial works and resolution of building defects are completed timely and that appropriate making goods defects certificates are issued
• Conclude final account negotiations with all Contractors, Consultants and Suppliers. Ensure that appropriate and proper retentions are released
• Ensure lessons learnt workshops and documentation is prepared and made available for the benefit of future projects

Generally

• Ensure that the payment of contractors and professional consultants Invoices are timely
• Manage, advise and resolve any disputes in connection with the development generally
• Generally assist the development team to ensure that relevant approving authorities and boards are kept informed and updated of general development progress
• Generally Assist the Development team in securing as necessary any board consents and approvals for initial and subsequent monies to complete the development
• Generally be aware of and ensure the Project Design and Delivery respects the Companies Sustainable development aspirations.