Senior Project Manager

Role Purpose

We are seeking aSenior Project Manager to lead and manage the construction phase of projects as the Client/Employer Representative, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards while safeguarding the client's interests.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of the construction project, ensuring alignment with the scope, budget, schedule, quality standards, and client objectives.
• Act as the Client/Employer Representative and primary point of contact between the client, consultants, contractors, authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Manage project governance, reporting, risk management, and decision-making processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Administer contracts, variations, claims, and change management processes in accordance with FIDIC or equivalent contract frameworks.
• Monitor project costs, review payment applications, and implement effective budget and cost-control measures.
• Coordinate design reviews, RFIs, technical submissions, and construction activities to ensure timely resolution of issues and avoid delays.
• Prepare and present project progress reports, executive updates, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the project management team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high-performance delivery.
• Ensure all project activities comply with applicable regulatory, authority, governance, and safety requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong expertise in construction project management, particularly for large-scale cultural, museum, or public-sector developments.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration (FIDIC), cost control, risk management, and project governance.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP Certification required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10- 12 years of project management experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing large-scale cultural/museum projects in a Client or PMC capacity.
• UAE/GCC project experience preferred.
• Master's degree, MRICS accreditation, BIM experience, and FIDIC expertise are advantageous.