Company Description
At Turner & Townsend were passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 47 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

This opportunity will be based in Ras- Al Khaimah for a duration of two years, then you will be based in Dubai thereafter. The Lead/Senior Project Manager will act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality, sustainability and safety standards. Ideally you will have strong new build and or refurb / extension / upgrades or enhancements project experience within the Education or University sectors of construction. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and who wants to make a difference to the Project Management division. Key Attributes and Duties: You will show excellent management and interpersonal skills and possess a very strong core technical skillset, an understanding of construction and commercial and contractual awareness. As a smart and enthusiastic Lead/Senior Project Manager you will understand the complexities of a large scale building and infrastructure projects. Your strong interpersonal skills and exceptional relationship management experience will enable you to effectively liaise with a diverse range of clients, sub-contractors and key stakeholders. You are immaculately presented and possess a perceptive knowledge of the end to end project delivery lifecycle inclusive of design, procurement, permitting, construction and handover processes. Your proven success in delivering building projects will allow you to execute the following key responsibilities as Lead/Senior Project Manager:

• Develop and manage a suite of governance, communication and management control systems for the proper conduct and assured delivery of the clients essential services and works.
• Review the organisation structures of the parties and recommend alignment measures.
• Monitor overall team performance and initiate any required safety or performance improvement measures and methodologies.
• Monitor and audit compliance with the requirements of the management systems and report as required.
• Continually identify any project risks, actively assign and manage mitigations as appropriate.
• Initiate and conduct weekly technical and progress meetings relating to the services and works.
• Manage any client stage gateway reviews and attainment of conditions precedent to such approvals.
• Manage the attainment of design stage deliverables to schedule and quality that may be concurrent with any fast track works package procurements and associated permitting and approvals requirements.
• Attend the site(s) as often as required to review HSSE, logistics and progress against the programme.
• Produce formal reports on project progress measured against the baseline and milestone dates and agreed project-wide KPIs.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports on project progress for the Employers representative, prepare and conduct presentations as required.
• Manage and administer the relevant contracts affording appropriate protection of the clients interests.
• Manage the timely issuance of company invoices and receipts against the agreed contract.

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in engineering, construction management or an equivalent technical qualification
• Real Estate & Vertical asset project experience preferred, particularly with Education projects.
• Minimum 10-15 years Project Management experience

Desirable

• Recognized Project Management Qualification
• Membership or chartership of a recognized professional industry body, such as RICS/CIOB
• Ideally you will have experience of working in the Middle East

Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com #LI-BG1