Assistant Project Manager (MEP)

Job Description:
Assistant Project Manager (MEP)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Assistant Project Manager
(MEP) to join our team! In this role you will get to p rovides direction and
management for medium to sized Building projects and ensures on-schedule
completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations .
What You'll Be Doing:
* Monitor the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers during the project execution.
* Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the project Manager and the key Contractors / subcontractors.
* Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
* May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
* Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
* Establishes the requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
* Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all technical and construction functions of the assigned project.
* Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
* Provides input to the project Manager for the performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
* Create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with project manager.
* Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
* Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
* Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the project manager of any such changes.
* Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
* Monitors and reports to project manager on the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
* Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
* Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering from a reputable university
* Minimum ‎10 years of experience in construction of MEP Buildings or industrial projects
* Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related projects.
* Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project.
* Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards
* Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications
* Must have work experience in UAE preferably in Abu Dubai
* Proven ability to perform in a management capacity,
* Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, Arabic will be a plus
* Thorough knowledge of industry practices and Abu Dhabi regulations are also required.
* Knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.