Associate Project Manager - Construction

About the role

JLL is hiring an Associate Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to support the Project Manager in delivering a construction project on behalf of the client. You will take ownership of defined areas of programme, cost, quality, safety and reporting, and coordinate the PMC team, contractors and designers day to day so the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the approved design and specification.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with the project execution plan, governance and communication protocols, and act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, designers, contractors and authorities
• Coordinate the PMC team (Construction Manager, Resident Engineers, Planner, Cost Manager, HSE and document control), track actions and deliverables, and deputise in meetings when needed
• Track design development against brief, budget and programme, support design change control and value engineering, and support tender preparation, bid evaluation and contract award
• Monitor long-lead procurement and flag supply chain risks
• Review contractor programmes with the Planner, identify critical path risks, verify progress through site visits and support recovery and acceleration measures
• Support budget tracking, forecasting and cash flow reporting, review interim valuations, variations, claims and EOT submissions, and maintain records of notices and instructions
• Support quality management, inspection and test regimes, NCR and snagging close-out, and promote HSE compliance and corrective actions
• Maintain the risk register, prepare monthly progress reports, dashboards and presentations, and prepare agendas, minutes and action logs
• Support completion, handover and operational readiness, including as-builts, O&M manuals, training and defects liability, and contribute to closeout and lessons learned

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• 8 to 12 years of experience in construction or project management, including at least 3 years in a project management or deputy project management role
• Minimum 3 years of PMC or consultancy experience in the UAE, with working knowledge of UAE authority processes, local approvals and market practice
• Proven experience supporting projects from design through to construction, completion and handover

Required skills

• 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
• Proficiency in MS Office, with working knowledge of document control platforms and project reporting tools
• Strong coordination, communication and report-writing skills, able to manage multiple workstreams