Summary
Aldar Properties is hiring a Senior Vice President – Project Management to oversee the delivery of property developments and infrastructure projects. The role leads project teams and contractors, manages budgets and schedules, monitors quality and HSE, and coordinates with procurement, design, project control and government relations. Applicants need at least 12 years of project management experience, including five years in senior project oversight and four years in a related managerial role, plus experience managing construction projects with CAPEX above AED 1 billion. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture or an equivalent field is required; an MBA, PMP or technical postgraduate degree is preferred. The role is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The posting
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JOB PURPOSE
Manage overall delivery of individual property developments & infrastructure projects, while ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, quality, HSE standards
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage project team and ensure project is completed as per the budget, schedule and quality standards and all contractual requirements are met
Coordinate activities of contractors / PMC, monitor performance, hold periodic meetings and schedule periodic on-site visits to verify status
Review, expand and refine initial high-level plan and budget developed by Project Control during feasibility phase and review against project schedule and budget
Ensure project is progressing according to plan and generate progress reports with the support of Project Control
Liaise with Procurement to ensure that all contracts required to complete the project are in place and provide input on project scoping effort
Provide input into project design phase if and when required
Identify budget and schedule deviations, issues and risks, assess impact and define action plans in coordination with Planning & Control and seek Project Director approval
Liaise with Design to assess and address design issues (i.e. change orders)
Follow-up with Government Relations/PMC to obtain required permits and licenses
Proactively discourage variations and mitigate cost and schedule impact and review
Manage all constructability issues and liaise with relevant parties to address them
Ensure onsite filing, control and maintenance of project design and execution documents
Manage project contracts and ensure project compliance with terms and conditions
Perform final handover to asset operator
Ensure project abides by HSE policies and guidelines
Suggest and implement modifications to project scope, deliverables, timelines and resources.
Perform project close out and obtain stakeholders approvals
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE:
Min of 12+ experience in PM, with at least 5 years in senior project oversight position
YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION :
Min of 4+ years in a related managerial position
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE
Proven experience of managing construction for developments with CAPEX >1billion AED.
Knowledge and exposure to the GCC real estate market
Proven expertise in contractor management
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
HSE champion with a proven track record
Excellent project management skills
Full understanding of construction industry and all related technical components
Identify risks by implementing Risk management plan in terms of quantifying risk, managing and monitor/mitigate risks issues
Ability in implementing and monitoring QA/QC
Capable of managing project timelines, costs, and prioritize projects tasks.
Ability to implement project plans to execute project deliverables and monitor/control the same.
Ability to manage small teams of at least 5 people
Ability to manage more than one project at a time; plan & execute as per project schedule/budget
Strong conflict resolution and management skills for resolving conflicts on the field
Ability to plan, execute and manage tasks as per project schedule and budget
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor degree in civil engineering, architecture, or equivalent
MBA, PMP or technical post-graduate degree is preferred