Project Assistant Manager

In order to be considered for the role you must:
* Manage contractors / subcontractors to help deliver the project on time and within budget.
* Supervise the project related to consultancy, MEP, Hard services, Civils, FLS ,Soft service, landscape, site contractors, and ensure work is completed to a satisfactory standard.
* Supervise the fit-out works including all interior fixings and equipment.
* Ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifeline.
* Handover the facility to the end client after project completion inclusive of snagging, drawing upgrades, warranties, O&M manuals and any related documents.
* Be available on site to coordinate queries or questions.
* Perform other tasks required by the company projects.
* Work closely with all departments related to the project.
* Work closely with authorities and legal team for any approvals required.
The job responsibilities are:
Project Management
* Responsible for coordination and tactical management of all technical activities on assigned projects.
* Reviews all high-level deliverables across projects; ensures the requirements of the Contract are being satisfied & completed on time with minimal project milestone constraints and not effect operational downtime of parks.
* Plans, schedules, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and company standards.
* Ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participants.
* Responsible and accountable to ensure that all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants.
* Ensures accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for all projects under his/her direction.
* Analyses profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects.
* Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding work being performed.
* Ensure that subcontractors are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work and H&SE requirements.
* Direct/coordinate work in the field in accordance with plans and specifications.
* Communicate any conflicts or revisions associated with the project to Facilities Director prior to execution.
* Coordinate required inspections with local buildings departments.
* Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety and quality standards.
* Identify conflicts in the construction progress and communicate them to the appropriate team for resolution.
* Provide updated schedules to the clients and Lead Installers in a timely manner.
* Ensure subcontractors have corrected all snags identified before final handover/ test & commission.
* Follow site inspections on projects to monitor progress, accuracy, cleanliness, safety and customer satisfaction.
* Perform job progress and completion reports.
* Conduct various meetings with each subcontractor throughout the project/s.
* Any other tasks directed by the Facilities Director.
* Work closely with all Hard and Soft Services Managers.
* Document controlling.
* Must be able to read, manipulate drawings in AutoCAD.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
Essential:
* Must be a qualified/certified in an Engineering background
Desirable:
* AutoCAD knowledge / experience
* Document control experience
* MEP knowledge / experience
Years of Experience:
Essential:
* Minimum of ‎3 yearsa€™ experience in Engineering field
* Experience in retrofit / refurbishment projects.
Desirable:
* ‎2 - ‎3 yearsa€™ experience in an Assistant Manager role
Skills:
Essential:
* Inspirational leader
* Keen eye for detail
* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong customer service skills
* Ability to meet or exceed the companya€™s attendance and punctuality standards
* Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently
* Ability to use common tools
* Ability to understand and follow directions as given
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
* Proficient user in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and similar softwarea€™s such as BIM, AutoCAD.
* Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Desirable:
* AUTOCAD
* CMMS System experience such as MAXIMO, CAFM, ACONEX or similar softwarea€™s.
* BIM management
* Ability to apply Project Management codes and UAE standards.