Project Assistant Manager

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Job Description

Job Scope

  • Responsible for coordination and tactical management of all technical activities on assigned projects.
  • Reviews all high-level deliverables across projects; ensures the requirements of the Contract are being satisfied & completed on time with minimal project milestone constraints and not effect operational downtime of parks.
  • Plans, schedules, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and company standards.
  • Ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participants.
  • Responsible and accountable to ensure that all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants.
  • Ensures accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for all projects under his/her direction.
  • Analyses profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects.
  • Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding work being performed.
  • Ensure that subcontractors are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work and H&SE requirements.
  • Direct/coordinate work in the field in accordance with plans and specifications.
  • Communicate any conflicts or revisions associated with the project to Facilities Director prior to execution.
  • Coordinate required inspections with local buildings departments.
  • Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Identify conflicts in the construction progress and communicate them to the appropriate team for resolution.
  • Provide updated schedules to the clients and Lead Installers in a timely manner.
  • Ensure subcontractors have corrected all snags identified before final handover/ test & commission.
  • Follow site inspections on projects to monitor progress, accuracy, cleanliness, safety and customer satisfaction.
  • Perform job progress and completion reports.
  • Conduct various meetings with each subcontractor throughout the project/s.
  • Any other tasks directed by the Facilities Director.
  • Work closely with all Hard and Soft Services Managers.
  • Document controlling.
  • Must be able to read, manipulate drawings in AutoCAD.

As an ideal candidate, you must have:

  • Must be a qualified/certified Project Manager
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
  • With at least 3 years of experience in Fit-out & Building Constructions in the UAE.
  • Experience in retrofit / refurbishment projects.
  • Must have technical experience and knowledge of all the below systems:
    • BMS Systems
    • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (FAHU, AHU, FCU)
    • Fire Suppression Systems
    • Irrigation systems
    • Civils
    • MEP related
  • Inspirational leader
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards
  • Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently
  • Ability to use common tools
  • Ability to understand and follow directions as given
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Proficient user in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and similar software’s such as BIM, AutoCAD.
  • Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.