The Role: Assistant Project ManagerLocation Dubai-UAEThe Company: Real Estate DevelopmentA leading real estate developer at the forefront of the Middle East real estate market for over two decades, a name synonymous with iconic projects setting new standards for design, craftsmanship, and luxury lifestyles.About job:Our newest opportunity is for an Assistant Project Manager with an Architecture background to join our award-winning Design team based in Dubai, UAE.This position is responsible for supporting the Project Manager with the day to day operational and tactical aspects of the project(s), including such aspects as the establishment of the project delivery strategy, planning, administration, schedule and cost control, project reporting, design reviews for completeness and constructability, management and coordination of all parties involved.Responsibilities:

• Reporting to and advising senior management and clients as required on all elements and facets of managing the design and construction process.
• Corresponding with consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Maintaining sound management processes and document control procedures; overseeing quality assurance & file management.
• Monitoring, reviewing and managing the performance of all consultants and contractors providing services to the client using contract deliverables, schedules and budgets.
• Attending or chairing meetings and / or workshops with consultants and contractors, preparing meeting minutes and follow up to achieve identified actions.
• Assessing and monitoring risk and contractual exposure for the client and Consultant.
• Evaluating and recommending contract Variation Orders, payments certificates and invoices for client approval.
• Reviewing and reporting on Cost Estimates, design submissions, technical reports.
• Supporting the Project Manager to ensure the delivery of the contracted PM services to the client.
• Participating in establishing and implementing the Project Management Plan and procedures.

Supporting the Project Manager in:

• Preparation of the tender strategy; identification of qualified consultants, contractors and vendors; preparation and issue of RFPs and the evaluation of proposals.
• Overseeing and guiding consultants design progress activities. Monitoring and verification of design progress and submittals at all design phases.
• Organize/manage design review meetings, workshops and reports during design phases.
• Preparation of monthly progress reports and minutes of meeting.
• Administering contracts to ensure that all parties discharge their relevant scope of services and deliverables in accordance with their respective contracts.
• Reviewing and monitoring project schedules.
• Verification of invoices and assessment of variations and claims.
• Preparing Project Financial Models.
• Project cost monitoring.
• Attend and support permitting meeting with authorities as and when required.
• Attend site RFIs and coordinate with the design team, as and when required.
• Project closing out.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of experience in the similar field.
• The candidate must have a degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Excellent English language communication and presentations
• Multi-disciplinary team work.
• Ability to work well under pressure across multiple projects

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