Associate Project Manager

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Purpose:

Support the Project Manager in the delivery of a construction project on behalf of the Client. Take ownership of defined areas of programme, cost, quality, safety and reporting, and coordinate the PMC team, Contractors and Designers day to day, so that the project is delivered on time, within budget, to the approved design and specification, and handed over ready for use.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery Support

• Support the Project Manager in implementing the project execution plan, governance structure and communication protocols.
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for the Client, Designers, Contractors and authorities on delegated matters.
• Coordinate the PMC project team, including the Construction Manager, Resident Engineers, Planner, Cost Manager, HSE and document control staff, tracking actions and deliverables to closure.
• Deputise for the Project Manager in meetings and decision-making when required.

Design and Procurement Support

• Track design development against the Client's brief, budget and programme, and escalate design issues, delays and change requests.
• Support design change control and value engineering, and help assess their impact on cost, programme and quality.
• Support tender preparation, bid evaluation and contract award, including clarifications and recommendation reports.
• Monitor long-lead procurement and flag supply chain risks.

Programme and Progress Control

• Review Contractor programmes, updates and look-aheads with the Planner, and monitor progress against key milestones.
• Identify critical path risks early and support recovery and acceleration measures.
• Verify progress through site visits and coordination with the site team.

Cost and Commercial Support

• Support the Cost Manager in budget tracking, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Review interim valuations, variations, claims and extension of time submissions, and prepare recommendations for the Project Manager.
• Maintain records of notices, instructions and correspondence to protect the Client's contractual position.

Quality, Health and Safety

• Support the implementation of quality management, inspection and test regimes, and monitor NCR and snagging close-out.
• Promote compliance with HSE requirements, and follow up on HSE findings and incident corrective actions.
• Support testing, commissioning, completion and acceptance processes, including UAE authority approvals.

Risk, Reporting and Governance

• Maintain the risk register, and support risk reviews and mitigation planning.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, dashboards and presentations for the Client and senior management.
• Prepare agendas and minutes, and manage action logs for project meetings.
• Apply PMC quality procedures and information classification requirements to all outputs.

Handover and Closeout

• Support completion, handover and operational readiness, including as-builts, O&M manuals, training and defects liability processes.
• Contribute to project closeout, lessons learned and final account settlement.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 8 to 12 years' experience in construction or project management, including at least 3 years in a project management or deputy project management role.
• Minimum 3 years' PMC or consultancy experience in the UAE, with working knowledge of UAE authority processes, local approvals and market practice.
• Proven experience supporting delivery of projects from design through to construction, completion and handover.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contract forms, including variations, claims and EOT.
• Experience with programme, cost and risk management, and reviewing Primavera P6 programmes.
• Proficient in MS Office, with working knowledge of document control platforms and project reporting tools.
• Strong coordination, communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Location:

On-site –Abu Dhabi, ARE

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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