Lead Project Manager (PMC)

GHD is one of the world's leading professional services companies operating
in the global markets of water, energy, and resources, environment, property
and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture,
environmental, and construction services to private and public sector
clients.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Project Manager
from a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) background to join our team in Abu
Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a PMC job as a
core function and team leader for a number of supervision staff as a potential
secondary role. They will need to have strong Contract Management skills and
experience, mainly FIDIC, managing projects on behalf of clients, leadership
skills, team management skills, and have one of these qualifications: PMP,
MCIOB, MRICS.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of a PMC job as a core function, ensuring that it is
delivered to the satisfaction of the client, within budget and to the agreed
timeframe.
- Lead a team of supervision staff as a potential secondary role, providing
guidance and support to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest
standard.
- Develop project plans and schedules, identifying resource requirements and
ensuring that they are met.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring that all costs are accurately recorded and
tracked.
- Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing any issues or risks
that arise.
- Provide regular project updates to clients, ensuring that they are fully
informed of project progress.
- Ensure that projects are delivered in compliance with local regulations and
client requirements.
- Use local knowledge of authority requirements to support project delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders,
ensuring that their needs are understood and met.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, motivating them to
achieve project objectives.
- Manage contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements and
expectations.
- Manage project documentation, including drafting and reviewing contracts
and related documents.
- Interpret and understand contractual requirements, including payment terms,
change orders, and variations.
- Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of ‎12 years' experience in project management consultancy, with a
proven track record of managing large, complex projects.
- Experience in leading a team is highly desirable.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets,
schedules, and resources.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build
strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify
and address issues and risks.
- Experience in contract management and administration, including familiarity
with FIDIC contracts.
- Ability to interpret and understand contractual requirements, including
payment terms, change orders, and variations.
- Experience in negotiating contracts and resolving disputes.
- Familiarity with the UAE legal system and regulations related to contract
management is highly desirable.
- Experience working in Abu Dhabi is essential.
- Relevant qualifications such as PMP, CIOB, RICS, or a certificate in
project management are preferred.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate project
teams.
- Experience in managing contractors to ensure compliance with project
requirements and expectations.
Interested? Please hit the apply now button.
At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a
diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities,
genders, and cultural backgrounds.
If you are a highly motivated individual with the required skills and
experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer
a dynamic work environment, competitive salary package, and opportunities for
career development and advancement.

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