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Project Manager, Abu Dhabi

Location: Abu Dhabi
Type: Project Manager

Due to project growth and the continued requirement to drive successful outcomes for our projects and our clients we are looking for a Design / Project Manager to join our MENA (Abu Dhabi) studio. You should be able to demonstrate relevant experience in design and commercial management and have excellent communication skills. The role will involve close liaison with Project Leads and multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver high profile projects. You will be playing a pivotal role in project delivery from day one, you will be in a key position to drive the performance of the projects in the London studio.

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Overview of responsibilities

Liaise with commercial team on cost and contract
Input into project risk registers
To be able to work with clients, sub-consultants and project partners alongside BDP project leads
Manage the collation of design activities and track these against programme, milestones etc. including, project changes, BDP supply chain, CDM, Planning, Regional Sustainability requirements, H&S & Risk management.
Communicate challenges experienced in the design process with the BDP Management team, and support the process to agree resolution
Liaise with Design Leads to create comprehensive work plans at project outset and monitor/revise these throughout the project lifecycle
Reporting to BDP directors & principals on progress and performance (including reporting on financial performance against agreed targets)
Understanding of and working within the change control process. Keep our clients and the project design teams informed of changes to the scope of work as they arise, and coordinate appropriate contractual notifications and quotations
Actively participate in the design and QA process, and ensure specific actions are carried out within agreed timescales. Ensure that clear and comprehensive records are kept.
Input / support with monthly project reporting.
Determine resource requirements in conjunction with the Project and Design Leads to accomplish programme deadlines, prepare resource planning options and present these to the wider leadership team
Monitor and Manage request for information (RFI) process and ensure RFI system is being correctly used.;
Assist and/or manage BDP processes with regard to the preparation of bid submissions.

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About you

A minimum of 5 years relevant experience within the Construction or Engineering environment
Ideally a Diploma / Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of operation and differentiating aspects of professional services contracts e.g FIDIC and forms of construction procurement
Excellent Presentation and management skills
Excellent written, graphical and verbal communication skills
Mathematical and commercial literacy
Organised and energetic, with excellent time management
A good team player, capable of working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining accuracy and quality
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Able to plan and schedule design activities and identify interdependencies. Some knowledge and experience of working with project planning software
Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative, and under pressure
Exhibit a proactive, understanding and flexible approach to dealing with issues
Have a friendly, professional manner and confidence in working with people at all levels in the company