Job Description
Al Ain Consulting Engineers
We are currently seeking Project Manager (Architect) to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or related field
- Must be an Architect with relevant project coordination experience
- Experience 10 years at least 5 years in relevant positions
- 5+ years of experience working in the UAE.
- A PMP certification is preferred
- Must be an Architect with relevant project coordination experience
- Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets
- Prepare overall project implementation plans with defined milestones
- Review and finalize the Scope of Work (SOW) in coordination with client focal points
- Plan resource requirements and manage allocation for current and future projects, including cost inputs
- Support the preparation of technical proposals in response to client RFPs
- Prepare tender documents and packages in coordination with all stakeholders
- Float SOW/RFQs to the market and manage the tendering process
- Review and evaluate technical proposals in collaboration with assigned focal points
- Anticipate client needs and proactively address concerns
- Ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
- Plan, manage, and monitor project execution throughout all stages
- Track progress against schedule and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost
- Coordinate releases and activities across multiple teams
- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements
- Monitor project financial performance, including cost control and profitability
- Review and validate invoices, variations, and claims
- Manage and prepare change orders and ensure proper documentation and approvals
- Act as the main point of contact with the Project Owner and key stakeholders
- Provide regular progress updates, reports, and highlight risks or concerns
- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Organize, lead, and moderate meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions
- Present project progress to management, clients, and stakeholders
- Identify project risks, dependencies, and constraints
- Develop and maintain risk registers and action tracking systems
- Proactively resolve issues and remove obstacles impacting project delivery
- Follow up on actions and expedite progress using appropriate tracking tools
- Monitor team performance and productivity, and evaluate project data
- Prepare periodic progress reports and dashboards
- Create stage-gate presentations for top management reviews
- Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards and requirements
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems aligned with best practices
- Propose process improvements in line with ISO standards and organizational objectives
- Prepare all final project documentation, including close-out and final reports
- Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and capture lessons learned
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across projects
Additional Responsibilities/ Requirements
- Holding professional certifications in project and/or management disciplines
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development in management practices
- Mentor and support team members’ professional development
- Identify training needs and contribute to capability building within the team.