Assistant Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in developing and maintaining project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and deliverable schedules.
• Monitor and track project performance against established milestones, KPIs, and baselines.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project alignment with scope and timeline.
• Support in managing construction supervision activities and ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Assist in developing mitigation plans for delays and risks identified during project execution.
• Facilitate coordination between client representatives, contractors, consultants, and internal departments.
• Conduct and document regular progress, coordination, and technical meetings.
• Maintain clear communication channels between the site team and head office management.
• Ensure all project correspondence, transmittals, and documents are properly reviewed, approved, and logged in the project control system.
• Assist in the evaluation and approval of variations, claims, and change orders in coordination with contracts and cost control teams.
• Monitor project budgets and highlight cost deviations or potential overruns.
• Participate in tender review, technical evaluations, and contractor performance assessments.
• Support in preparing progress payment certifications and verifying quantities as per executed works.
• Ensure that construction activities comply with quality standards, codes, and client specifications.
• Support QHSE teams in implementing safety procedures and monitoring site compliance.
• Review quality documentation such as ITPs, checklists, and method statements.
• Encourage a culture of safety awareness and proactive risk management within the project team.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for the client on project matters in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Support client presentations, progress updates, and review meetings.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with client representatives, consultants, and authorities to facilitate project approvals and inspections.
• Supervise and guide site engineers, coordinators, and administrative staff to achieve project goals.
• Review and consolidate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for submission to the Project Manager and client.
• Identify areas of improvement and recommend process enhancements to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing close-out reports, lessons learned, and project handover documentation.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture (Master’s preferred).
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in building or mixed-use projects, preferably under PMC scope.
• Proven track record in project planning, construction management, and coordination roles.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and client-handling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, MS Office Suite, and relevant engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of contracts (FIDIC) and project control principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.