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AtkinsRéalis

<div>About AtkinsR&eacute;alis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsR&eacute;alis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory &amp; environmental services, intelligent networks &amp; cybersecurity, design &amp; engineering, procurement, project &amp; construction management, operations &amp; maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com
AtkinsR&eacute;alis is looking for a Senior Project Controls Manager, in Abu Dhabi.
Requirements:<ul><li>
Bachelor Level Degree from Civil Engineering or Architectural background</li><li>
Minimum 12 years&rsquo; of project controls experience requirement; Minimum 5 years in GCC.</li><li>
Previous experience on large scale island-infrastructure-mixed use assets projects are essential.</li><li>
Strong communication skills (technical writing, presentations to C-Level, etc.), leadership capacity, interaction &amp; coordination with multiple departments.</li><li>
Previous experience working for PMCs and/or Developers for pre-contract and post-contract</li><li>
Excellent P6 software skills and Ms Office.</li></ul>
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Project Controls Lead for a large scale island development project leading controls team and project controls teams of consultants including PMCs</li><li>
Attend senior level project meetings both for internal and external with consultants &amp; contractors</li><li>
Lead all upstream progress reporting and all downstream data collection &amp; verification</li><li>
Take lead in development &amp; preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and presentations to the management</li><li>
Work with all department lead in preparation of delivery &amp; development strategies. Create and maintain the schedule for all project targets and activities.</li><li>
Review and analyse any schedules to be received from Consultants and Contractor to incorporate the same to the master programme.</li><li>
Identify, track and log key issues that may impact the schedule. Raise timely red flags</li><li>
Lead efforts for preparation and tracking of tender event schedules with procurement &amp; all other departments</li><li>
Manage logic networks based on critical path (P6)</li><li>
Review and analyse internal processes like new change requests, interim payment applications, bidders lists etc.</li></ul>
Why choose AtkinsR&eacute;alis?<ul><li>
Tax-free salary.</li><li>
Life insurance coverage.</li><li>
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.</li><li>
Paid Annual leave.</li><li>
Company gratuity scheme.</li><li>
Discretionary bonus program.</li><li>
Annual flight contribution.</li><li>
Relocation assistance.</li><li>
Transportation &amp; housing allowances.</li><li>
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.</li></ul>
Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.
AtkinsR&eacute;alis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
We pursue this commitment by:<ul><li>
Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.</li><li>
Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.</li><li>
Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.</li></ul></div>

Senior Project Controls Manager

Proterial

<div>Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job ID:
R0102854
Date Posted:
2025-08-28
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC
Profession (Job Category):
Project/Program Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager to join our team. In this role you will be leading, managing and delivering large scale government infrastructure projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with company policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety &amp; environmental requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. You will be supporting the organization in process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution.
How you&rsquo;ll make an impact
<ul><li>Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of the project including planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Develop comprehensive project plans and milestones including resource allocation, risk assessment and quality management. Manages planned activities including schedule difficulties accordingly. Assure valid Project Safety plan is in place and executed on highest industry standards.
</li><li>Serving as the primary point of contact for client and consultants, internal project teams and company operational management. Ensure clear communication and coordination among stakeholders, addressing project challenges and maintaining transparency. Manage client and consultant expectations for a successful project. Escalates customer difficulties to management with solution-oriented action plans. Assures Hitachi energy commitments to customer are met, in accordance with contract. Collects customer feedback and prompts the submission of customer satisfaction surveys. Attend and facilitate client meetings and workshops.
</li><li>Providing guidance on technical aspects of design, construction and commissioning. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with client and industry standards, safety regulations and project specification
</li><li>Preparing and managing project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality. Monitor financial performance (Revenue, Margin, Cash flow), handle contract negotiations and oversee procurement processes.
</li><li>Understanding Project/Client terms and conditions and the impact upon the contract. Lead Contract management team for effective Contracts and Claim management to ensure scope compliance and effective Change management.
</li><li>Implementing and monitoring quality control measures to guarantee the delivery of high-quality outcomes
</li><li>Forthrightly presents an account of project status/issues in project reviews. Reports status/ progress to customer and other stake holders with appropriate detail. Raises potential project issues to relevant stake holders.
</li><li>Developing a comprehensive Risk management strategy including early identification of project risks, defining mitigation strategies. Constant monitoring, reassessment and presentation of Risks in internal and external Project reviews
</li><li>Defining and executing Project Procurement plan and coordinating with SCM department to issue internal and external Purchase orders and follow up on deliverables until completion
</li><li>Leading and mentoring Project teams foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and accountability. Identify skill gaps providing training or hiring resources as necessary.
</li><li>You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
</li></ul>Your background
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in electrical engineering.
</li><li>10 years of work experience within relevant fields.
</li><li>Proficiency in Project management methodologies
</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in managing budgets, schedules and cross functional teams
</li><li>Exceptional communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
</li><li>PMP certification.
</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written in English language is required.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2></div>

Senior Project Manager

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)

<div>
 
 
 
 1 Job Details
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Title:&nbsp;
 
 Priority Projects Monitoring Projects Senior Specialist
 
 
 
 
 Department:&nbsp;
 
 Executive Affairs Department
 
 
 
 
 Section:&nbsp;
 
 Priority Projects Monitoring Section
 
 
 
 
 Direct Manager:&nbsp;
 
 Priority Projects Monitoring Section Head
 
 
 
 
 Direct Reports:&nbsp;
 
 Not Applicable
 
 
 
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 2 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 
 Monitor the delivery of priority projects and initiatives as assigned by top management, while ensuring alignment with defined objectives and expected standards. Provide necessary support throughout various stages of the assigned projects ensuring that they are implemented in accordance with best practices and standards, and in line with approved timetables and financial allocations.
 
 
 
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 3 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Priority Projects Management Operations
 
 
 
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 Monitor priority project schedule, budget, and quality against plan and recommend changes in case of any issues.
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 Ensure priority project deliverables and outputs are in line with the required standards and expectations.
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 Coordinate with project owners, internal and external stakeholders to follow up on projects and their progress ensuring successful implementation of projects.
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 Ensure effective communication with the stakeholders and project managers throughout the project.
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 Contribute to project planning including development of project charters and relevant back-end material to support in reporting, tracking and keeping record of project developments.
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 Continuously monitor the progress of projects and ensure the relevant data is collected as per set schedule.
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 Conduct evidence-based assessments and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
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 Monitor project closure processes and ensure that a checklist is created for all assigned projects.
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 Ensure relevant stakeholders are periodically kept up to date, providing them required information or data.
 </li>
 
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 Provide continuous support to project teams on monitoring, governing and on reporting.
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 Contribute in development of metrics to evaluate and measure the success of projects and suggest necessary improvements as needed.
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 Identify creative ways in solving complex problems in a short amount of time.
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 Provide strategic analytical thinking and reporting recommendations that will drive and monitor performance.
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 Budgets and Relationships Management
 
 
 
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 Monitor budgets allocation based on needs and requirements.
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 Build and foster relationships with internal and external relevant stakeholders to contribute as required in the delivery of priority projects and initiatives.
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 Documentation and Reporting
 
 
 
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 Ensure reporting alignment, consistent formatting, and a focus on improving and building out new reporting capabilities.
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 Prepare periodical reports on the progress of priority projects and assignments including developments, potential risks and other required details and submit them to top management, as required.
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 Shared Activity
 
 
 
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 Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager
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 Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
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 Demonstrate compliance to organization&rsquo;s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization.
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 Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
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 Take an active role in the EHS initiative.
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 Adhere to the DCT Occupational Safety and Health policy, regulations, and laws, and provide help to the Corporate EHS in executing the OSHMS.
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 Report any incidents, near misses, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices, and conditions immediately to the concerned person and participate in the investigation of OSH incidents, as required.
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 Wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when applicable.
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 4 Communication and Business Relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 Internal
 
 
 
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 DCT Relevant Sectors / Departments
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 External
 
 
 
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 Government Agencies
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 Key Vendors &amp; Suppliers
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 Any Other Relevant Party
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 5 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Strategic Planning, or equivalent.
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 6 Experience
 
 
 
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 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Management role, or equivalent.
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 7 Skills
 
 
 
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 Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing.
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 Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
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 Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and information.
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 Administrative skills.
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 Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.
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 Attention to detail and rigorous approach to analysis and documentation.
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 Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Proficiency in project management fundamentals, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. &nbsp;&nbsp;
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</div>

Priority Projects Monitoring Projects Senior Specialist JOB

<div>Job Summary
Senior Project Manager/Associate Director - The role is working within a regional bid and operations team focusing on UAE as a geography and PMC as a service. This role will lead for pre-contract activities and provide oversite to PMC services where required. This could be a move into a Business Management/Business Development career journey.
Key Task and Responsibility
You will be responsible for at least the following areas and duties in your role:
Bid Management - Leadership and contributing to the management of pre-contract activities, role includes:<ul><li>
RFP analysis,</li><li>
Bid-no bid decision processing</li><li>
Lead formation of bid team members</li><li>
Bid administration leadership</li><li>
Produce technical bid response for assigned projects in conjunction with wider market and capability teams</li><li>
For assigned opportunities lead and produce the technical and commercial formulation of proposals</li><li>
Financial data input and pricing exercise</li><li>
Client Liaison and Tender Presentations</li><li>
Lead win-work and controls teams to ensure compliance with controls tool and governance completion, Stage Gates, LoA etc.</li><li>
Liaise with Commercial and Legal teams to ensure terms and conditions are reviewed and optimized.</li><li>
Client negotiations around award.</li></ul>
Staff Deployment Planning - Working with controls and capability leads to track and aid staff deployment, placement and career planning
Recruitment &amp; Onboarding - Lead the recruitment and staff placement process. Includes working with and evolving roles descriptions, salary banding, technical onboarding.
Operations Support - Help support the market and capabilities team to ensure no gaps or coverage in business management. This includes all facets working with controls team to ensure effective
Business Performance Reporting - production of reporting in assigned projects and business units as applicable. Monitor and report on bid performance metrics using dashboards and analytics.
Governance Requirements - including mandatory training, timesheet compliance, bid and project delivery governance completion
Financial Performance Oversight - Oversee and review assigned project cost to complete forecasting and ensuring effective commission management is in place.
Service Oversight -<ul><li>
Project set up and project team onboarding</li><li>
Mobilisation management of new commissions</li><li>
Demobilization management and commission completion</li><li>
Lessons learnt production and dissemination</li></ul>
Client Management - For assigned clients
Meet with the client and ensure satisfaction with AtkinsRealis services.
Where assigned act as a client lead for all service types.
Act as part of the oversight teams and attend key client meetings.
Capability Management - Look at service improvement initiatives for PMC services based on service feedback with Capability Leads.
Bid Intelligence &amp; Pipeline Development &ndash; Assist market leads with establishing and maintaining a forward-looking bid pipeline and support development of win themes and value propositions.
Knowledge Management &amp; Re-use &ndash; Ensure capture of post-bid feedback and integrate insights into future submissions.
Capability Uplift &amp; Training &ndash; Identify skills gaps relating to bidding and delivery readiness. Develop and deliver training for bid contributors. Support career development planning for staff aligned to strategic bids.
Direct Reports
None
Qualifications Required<ul><li>
Batchelor&rsquo;s degree in construction management, engineering or science.</li></ul>
Qualities Required<ul><li>
10+ years total experience.</li><li>
Sound understanding of project management practice and processes</li><li>
Adept at problem solving and strategic thinking - executes new and creative solutions, able to see the wider view.</li><li>
Familiar with process and business systems thinking</li><li>
Able to thrive and make effective decisions in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment</li><li>
Good knowledge of how technology can be applied to support the business</li><li>
Able to communicate with a broad range internal stakeholders up to C-Suite and quickly gain trust and respect,</li><li>
Able to demonstrate influence without direct authority</li><li>
Leads by example - creates an inclusive work environment and encourages diversity</li><li>
Demands excellence - Sets standards and delivers high-quality work.</li></ul></div>

Senior Project Manager/Associate Director (Win Work Operations)

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world&rsquo;s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.
 
 
 We are looking for a Senior Design Manager. Senior Design Manager is responsible for managing the design delivery of complex projects within a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with both the Project Manager and Project Director. This role involves overseeing design functions across multiple market sectors or business groups, ensuring seamless collaboration with regional and global teams to achieve project objectives and meet client requirements.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Senior Design Manager works closely with other regions and disciplines to secure additional project support as needed, optimizing resource utilization and providing expert knowledge to resolve design challenges across various project phases. They ensure all client requirements are well understood and incorporated into the design process to make informed, strategic decisions.
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 Additionally, Senior Design Manager is responsible for managing and mentoring a high-performing design team. They work closely with Business Group leadership to monitor team performance, address resource requirements, manage absences, and ensure alignment with project delivery goals. The role requires a sense of ownership and responsibility, facing challenges proactively while balancing the needs of the team and the client to ensure successful project outcomes. They posses a sense of responsibility for own actions, faces challenges openly while understanding the needs of others to achieve successful outcomes.
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 Senior Design Manager is accountable for the execution of design processes and project delivery within a complex, multi-disciplinary environment. This involves overseeing operational areas and ensuring that design management practices align with company standards, project objectives, and local legislative requirements. Senior Design Manager develops, implements, and continuously improves design management policies, processes, and procedures, drawing on global best practices and quality standards.
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 They ensure that company standards, operating procedures, and processes are consistently followed across their projects, coordinating activities across disciplines to meet defined deadlines and project milestones in the most efficient manner.
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 Senior Design Manager exercises discretion within set operational boundaries, ensuring that tasks are completed effectively and that resources are aligned to achieve the best outcomes for the client and the business.
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 The role also involves collaborating with other teams and disciplines to enhance execution efficiency, ensuring adherence to company standards and supporting the delivery of high-quality design outcomes across all projects.
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 Project Governance: Clarify roles and responsibilities within the project team and ensure project compliance with the organization's wider program and/or portfolio management decision-making structures and processes.
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 Portfolio Management: Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of professional expertise, using an appropriate project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are achieved.
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 Project Team Management: Lead large project teams (or multiple small- to medium-sized teams); define the project vision, communicate the necessary outcomes, and provide guidance to achieve these outcomes; coordinate team actions across project activities; coordinate the flow of additional team members on and off the team, as needed; and build the capability of the team through training, coaching, and mentoring.
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 Project Risk and Issue Management: Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating these matters where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these concerns.
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 Project Benefit Realization: Deliver baseline assessments and post-implementation analyses to evaluate and track the realization of business benefits.
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 Project Resource Management: Negotiate and manage deployment of project resource budgets, providing forecasts and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization.
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 Culture of Innovation: Drive a culture of innovation by creating multistakeholder solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration across business units, such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.
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 Leadership and Direction: Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
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 Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
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 Transformational Change Management: Manage projects or substantial workstreams within a transformational change program, ensuring integration with related projects; use structured change management methodologies to build acceptance of change and to embed desired culture and behaviors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder Management: Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for projects to identify relevant stakeholders, to develop positive stakeholder relationships, and to ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice.
 </li>
 <li>
 Project Scope Definition: Plan and lead the delivery of a range of information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on project deliverables.
 </li>
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 Project Assurance: Manage the delivery of assurance reviews within a project, enable the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified, to give senior stakeholders confidence that the project can deliver according to time, budget, and quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Enterprise Business Analysis: Interpret the business need and identify solution recommendations to business problems at a business unit level.
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 d positive about life.
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 Influence &ndash; The ability to motivate and persuade others.
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 Focus &ndash; Preference for organization, procedure, and exactitude.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Take on some of the world's toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
 
 
 
 
 At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees&mdash;regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.
 
</div>

Senior Design Manager

ALEC Holdings

<div>
 
 
 Senior Planning Manager &ndash; Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
 
 
 Are you a strategic thinker with deep experience in planning, scheduling, and project controls? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where accuracy, foresight, and coordination drive success?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 
 ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC)
 
 , part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is one of the GCC&rsquo;s most trusted construction companies, delivering high-profile, technically complex developments across airports, high-rises, retail, and hospitality sectors.
 
 
 In the UAE, ALEC is behind some of the nation's most iconic projects, offering fully integrated construction solutions through specialist business units.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
 As a Senior Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success through meticulous programme development and proactive risk management. You&rsquo;ll interpret technical documentation to build resilient schedules, identify potential risks early, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll collaborate across planning, technical, procurement, and construction teams to align methodologies, resources, and logistics &mdash; fostering seamless coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
 
 
 In addition, you&rsquo;ll lead performance tracking and reporting efforts, from establishing baseline resource curves to preparing delay impact assessments and EOT claims.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Your Team
 
 
 
 Reporting to the
 
 Head of Planning
 
 , you will work closely with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to create, manage, and monitor detailed project schedules. You&rsquo;ll also provide mentorship to junior planning engineers and support strategic project decisions through accurate data and analysis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Senior Planning Manager, you will:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Developing and managing project program, calendars, and critical paths
 </li>
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 Interpreting drawings, BOQs, and specifications to shape planning strategies
 </li>
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 Collaborating with engineers, managers, procurement, and supply chain teams
 </li>
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 Assessing risks, proposing mitigation, and supporting change management
 </li>
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 Preparing reports, progress audits, and resource forecasts
 </li>
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 Supporting 4D digital planning and ensuring compliance with ALEC standards
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 This is a full-time position following a Monday to Saturday work schedule, standard within the industry for site-based roles.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Qualifications:
 
 
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 Degree in Engineering, Building, or equivalent
 </li>
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 15&ndash;18 years in building construction
 </li>
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 Strong technical planning knowledge
 </li>
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 Solid contractual awareness
 </li>
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 Expert in Primavera P6 &amp; MS Office
 </li>
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 Skilled in scheduling, task prioritization, and progress tracking
 </li>
 <li>
 Clear, persuasive communicator across teams and clients
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in
 
 theme park or hospitality projects
 
 is a strong advantage
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Strong understanding of project management methodologies and construction sequencing.
 </li>
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
 </li>
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 Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
 </li>
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 Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
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 <li>
 The opportunity to shape and influence major, high-impact infrastructure projects.
 </li>
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 A supportive, collaborative team culture where innovation and excellence are core values.
 </li>
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 Professional growth, mentorship, and career development opportunities within ALEC Group.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Are you ready to take the lead in planning world-class infrastructure?
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re highly organized, technically strong, and thrive in high-performance environments&mdash;we want to hear from you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Apply today and be part of something excellent.
 
 
</div>

Senior Planning Manager

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 Job Descriptions: Senior Manager, Procurement
 
 
 
 Job Title: Senior Manager &ndash; Procurement
 
 
 Performance Level: Senior Management
 
 
 Reports to: Head of Project Delivery
 
 
 Location: Abu Dhabi
 
 
 Department / Section: Projects Delivery
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 Lead and oversee the procurement function across all business units within a real estate development environment, ensuring strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, logistics operations, and warehouse management are aligned with the company's policies and procedures policies and procedures. Drive procurement innovation, foster strategic supplier partnerships, and ensure procurement delivers measurable value to support large-scale real estate development projects from inception to completion.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities and Tasks
 
 
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 <li>
 Strategic Procurement Management
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Direct the full procurement lifecycle from requisition, quotation analysis, technical and commercial evaluation, through to contract award and purchase orders.
 
 
 Identify and secure partnerships with reliable, high-quality suppliers and agents that meet company specifications while ensuring competitive pricing and delivery commitments. This includes sourcing construction materials, specialized services, and real estate project-specific supplies.
 
 
 Lead market intelligence initiatives to assess supply market trends and identify opportunities.
 
 
 Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, procedures, and governance.
 
 
 Represent the company at senior-level negotiations and bid evaluations.
 
 
 Establish annual and multi-year procurement strategies to align with business priorities.
 
 <ul>
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 Procurement Operations
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Provide leadership and mentoring to the procurement team, ensuring they have the capability and training to meet business requirements.
 
 
 Oversee the creation and execution of a rolling 3-year procurement plan.
 
 
 Allocate resources to priority procurement activities in alignment with corporate strategy.
 
 
 Manage the engagement of specialist procurement consultants when required.
 
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 Logistics Oversight
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Oversee all inbound and outbound activities to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery. Coordinate the delivery of building materials, fixtures, and equipment to multiple project sites on schedule.
 
 
 Formulate and implement an import/export strategy consistent with corporate needs.
 
 
 Maintain high-level relationships with customs, port authorities, carriers, and freight forwarders to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
 
 
 Guarantee adherence to all documentation, procedures, and import/export compliance requirements.
 
 
 Coordinate with project teams to develop optimal logistical solutions.
 
 <ul>
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 Value &amp; Cost Optimization
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Negotiate high-value contracts and complex agreements with suppliers to secure optimum terms and savings.
 
 
 Drive procurement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or timelines. Leverage volume purchasing for building materials and real estate development-related services to achieve savings.
 
 
 Monitor procurement productivity, savings, and performance metrics to deliver continuous improvement.
 
 
 Ensure maximum supplier discounts and best-value pricing for all materials and services.
 
 <ul>
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 Supplier Performance &amp; Governance
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Lead the supplier performance assessment process, ensuring high service levels and continuous improvement.
 
 
 Manage supplier pre-qualification, onboarding, and compliance monitoring.
 
 
 Foster strong, long-term relationships with key vendors to support strategic project delivery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Span of communication:
 
 
 
 Internal: Head of Project Delivery, Department Heads, All Staff, Corporate Personnel
 
 
 External: Senior executives of suppliers, vendors, companies, government authorities, regulatory bodies
 
 
 
 Qualifications, Experience &amp; Skills:
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, or related to construction), business, or supply management; MBA strongly preferred.
 
 
 Preferred Experience:
 
 
 Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, including at least 3&ndash;5 years in a senior leadership role within a relevant industry.
 
 
 Proven track record in high-value, multi-project procurement management.
 
 
 Job-Specific Skills:
 
 
 Advanced negotiation, strategic sourcing, and contract management skills.
 
 
 Strong leadership in managing diverse, multicultural teams.
 
 
 In-depth understanding of procurement governance, tendering processes, logistics, and supply chain optimization.
 
 
 Strong commercial acumen and market analysis capability.
 
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Senior Procurement Manager

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