Project Manager
Job Overview
We are looking for a Project Manager in UAE to join with our team,
Duration: Three months initially with a possible extension based on project requirement
Location: DIP, Dubai, UAE
Start date: Immediate
Candidate should be a freelancer currently available in UAE
An ideal candidate would have the background of engineering, knowledge or experience of working on generator enclosure and/or manufacturing of steel or similar.
Responsibilities
Lead project planning, execution and control activities across all phases, from mobilization through construction, commissioning and handover.
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans and critical path analyses; monitor progress and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
Manage project budget and cost control processes, including forecasting, change control, and commercial claims management.
Ensure compliance with project technical specifications, QA/QC standards and HSE requirements; promote a strong safety culture on site.
Coordinate and lead multi-discipline interfaces (civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, commissioning) and manage subcontractor performance to ensure quality, schedule and safety targets are achieved.
Prepare and present regular progress reports, contractual notices, risk registers and decision packs to client and senior management.
Identify project risks and opportunities; implement mitigation plans and lessons-learnt processes.
Drive procurement and material coordination with commercial and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of equipment and spares.
Lead commissioning and start-up planning, coordinating pre-commissioning, functional testing and handover activities with relevant stakeholders.
Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting minutes, site diaries and close-out records for final handover.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
Minimum8–15 years’ experience managing industrial projects (oil & gas, petrochemical, power, renewable energy, mining or infrastructure), including significant on-site delivery experience.
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and to budget, with strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project), cost control and risk management methodologies.
Familiarity with international standards and client specifications relevant to industrial construction projects.
Demonstrable leadership and people management skills, with experience coordinating multi-discipline teams and subcontractors.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent written and spoken English.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with experience managing variations, claims and subcontractor agreements.
Proficient in project documentation, reporting and change control processes.
High attention to detail, quality and safety, with ability to operate in an industrial construction environment (work at heights, lifting operations, confined spaces where required).
Willingness to be predominantly field-based with substantial on-site presence (50–80% of working time) as project demands dictate.