Project Manager - Infrastructure Projects

About the role

KEO, an AEP/PMCM firm recognised as one of the top international design firms and one of the top international PM/CM firms, is building a pipeline of upcoming projects and expects mobilisation to take 3-6 months. It is looking for a Project Manager based in Dubai (the Abu Dhabi location can also be considered). The role oversees projects so that they meet scope, timeline and budget requirements, and involves managing several projects at once.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare, plan and control financial budgets and team resources to achieve commercial and project outcomes.
• Plan, prepare and manage complex programmes and project contracts.
• Ensure project standards are applied across each project, including project administration.
• Ensure contractual terms are followed and manage scope changes and their impact on delivery.
• Prepare monthly project reports and contribute to the consolidated division report.
• Lead a team of professionals, drive organisational performance and help achieve team goals.
• Analyse work processes, procedures and systems to identify efficiency, cost-effectiveness and service improvements.
• Take part in business development, including tender and proposal preparation and presentations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Build strong working relationships with staff, management, subcontractors and clients.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in a consultancy environment, of which at least 4 years on projects within the GCC.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Most of the career in the consultancy sector, mainly in the early phases of major-scale infrastructure projects; the role has no construction elements, so construction management or resident engineer experience may not fit.
• Experience with consultancy deliverables used by government bodies and national-level clients.

Required skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Extensive understanding of the financial element of projects.

What we offer

• Internal global mobility and career development.
• On-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Individual athletic sponsorship and study assistance sponsorship.
• Employee referral rewards.