Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure)

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Job Description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

What if we showed you how we’re solving the world’s greatest challenges by transforming intangible ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world?

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole.  From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Robust infrastructure establishes the backbone of productive, economically strong communities as assets essential to commerce, trade, public safety and quality of life.

We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments and who have exceptional communication, analytical and leadership skills.

Due to our continued growth in the region Jacobs are hiring a Senior Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. Reporting to the Programme Director you be responsible for the technical and commercial delivery on major infrastructure projects.

We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments and who have exceptional communication, analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities include

•    Oversee and manage the Supervision Consultants’ performance in their role and responsibility as the Engineer under the Contract for the Construction packages

•    Advise and provide reports to the Employer on Construction issues and their impact on the Construction schedule

•    Identify, track and log and monitor the critical issues during the Construction Project phases

•    Identify and highlight risks/conflicts and capture them in the Project Risk Register

•    Provide assessment of the impact of each Change, Variation, and Potential event and suggest alternative directions or mitigation actions; ensuring Employer delay events are avoided

•    Identify and drive the resolution of issues that are impacting the Construction Programmes

•    Undertake review and assessment within the FIDIC Contract of the Consultant’s assessment of Contractor’s Extension Of Time claims

•    Manage the Supervision Consultants’ teams within the terms of the Contract Agreements

Here’s what you’ll need

As a successful candidate you will:

•    Previously held the position of Senior Project Manager position or equivalent within a Consultant and/or Contractor environment

•    Have a minimum of 15 years’ post graduate experience within Infrastructure Construction

•    Have at least 5-years’ Programme Management Consultant experience

•    Experience in leading and managing Project teams through all phases of Project Construction execution, closeout, and handover of Utility Networks/Buildings to the relevant Authority; consistent with the established Project delivery processes to achieve the scope, schedule and budget.

•    Experience of working on major Civil Infrastructure (and/or mixed-use developments), Utility Networks, Utility Buildings and ideally Marine Projects.

•    Have experience leading and managing project teams through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout, consistent with established project delivery processes in order to meet the scope, schedule and budget

•    Have a excellent understanding of all primary infrastructure disciplines such as Roads, Power, wet & dry Utilities, Utility buildings and a working understanding of design principles

•    Experience across the full project lifecycle with respect to Health & Safety and Quality

•    Have proven experience delivery of Construction projects within the UAE and/or the region

•    Have proven experience managing or working within a Supervision Consultant for the delivery of Project Construction packages

•    Have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent

•    Knowledge and experience of the Authority standards/requirements in Abu Dhabi

•    Be an excellent communicator with Consultants and Contractors

•    Experience of FIDIC forms of Contract is essential.

•    Ideally reside in Abu Dhabi, or within a reasonable commuting distance of other Emirates

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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