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Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in managing complex construction operations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to oversee large teams and deliver projects to the highest standards.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage end-to-end delivery of commercial construction projects, ensuring completion within budget, timeline, and quality standards.</li><li>Supervise and coordinate a workforce of 300+ personnel, including subcontractors and site staff.</li><li>Oversee all phases of project management &ndash; planning, scheduling, execution, quality control, and handover.</li><li>Collaborate with clients, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve project goals.</li><li>Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Monitor risks, resolve issues, and implement effective solutions to prevent delays.</li><li>Lead progress reviews, team meetings, and on-site decision-making.</li><li>Provide regular reports and updates to senior management.</li></ul>Candidate Requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 25 years of experience in construction, with a strong background in commercial building projects (malls, offices, complexes, etc.).</li><li>Proven track record of leading large teams (300+ workers) in complex, high-value projects.</li><li>Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred for better coordination and cultural alignment.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.</li><li>Must be based in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate.</li><li>Immediate joiners preferred.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have 25+ years experience in project management?</li><li>Do you have experience managing 300+ personnel, including site staff and subcontractors?</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Hindi or Telugu or Kannada or Malayalam or Tamil (Required)</li></ul>

Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

<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)

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.
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AECOM

<div>Company Description 
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world&rsquo;s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. 
Job Description 
AECOM are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the pre-construction phase of complex, multidisciplinary projects involving Architecture, MEP, and Structural designs. This role is responsible for ensuring project readiness, from concept to tender award, aligning stakeholder expectations, managing design deliverables, and optimizing time, cost, and quality outcomes.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Contributes to bidding to win future work and can influence customers, suppliers, and peers.</li><li>
Actively pursues continuous learning of technical advances and emerging business/industry trends.</li><li>
Identifies and develops new processes for competitive positioning to improve efficiency or work quality.</li><li>
Demonstrate relevant knowledge of policies, including health and safety, environment, company ethics and business best practices.</li><li>
All contractual obligations, including AECOM DOAs and risk committee procedures, should be thoroughly understood.</li><li>
Must have a thorough understanding of consenting and regulatory authority for approvals.</li><li>
Performs technical quality reviews, including documentation in project records, by following policies and procedures.</li><li>
Delivers planned profit margins and completes projects without write-downs or margin erosion.</li><li>
Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).</li><li>
Minimizes exposure to claims.</li><li>
Fully comprehends the principles of AECOM's financial systems and is conversant in all contractual matters.</li><li>
Oversee development of project briefs, design programs, and procurement plans in collaboration with internal teams and consultants.</li><li>
Drive coordination between architectural, MEP, and structural consultants to ensure fully integrated and buildable design solutions.</li><li>
Facilitate design reviews, resolve design issues, and ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum 12+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on the pre-contract phase of design-intensive construction projects in either residential, hospitality or mixed use developments.</li><li>
Extensive experience with large-scale, multidisciplinary projects involving architectural and MEP/structural systems.</li><li>
Proven ability to lead teams, manage consultants, and deliver projects from concept to contractor appointment.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients&rsquo; complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you&rsquo;ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you&rsquo;ve always envisioned. Here, you&rsquo;ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</div>

Qureos

<div>Strategic HR Planning
Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives, working closely with senior leaders.
Talent &amp; Recruitment
Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, onboarding, and retention strategies.
Employee Relations &amp; Culture
Oversee employee communications, mediate conflicts, and promote a positive culture of inclusivity and engagement.
Performance &amp; Development
Build performance management systems, design learning &amp; development programs, and establish coaching and career pathways.
Compensation &amp; Benefits
Design and administer competitive reward structures, benefits, and incentive schemes.
Compliance &amp; HR Policy
Ensure compliance with UAE-DGE laws and internal policies; conduct HR audits and maintain governance.
HR Operations &amp; Budgeting
Manage the HR department&rsquo;s budget, HRIS systems, key metrics/KPIs, and day-to-day operations.
Change &amp; Organizational Development
Drive HR transformation initiatives, organizational design, digital enablement, and change management.
Leadership &amp; Influence<ul><li>Lead and mentor HR teams, aligning initiatives with business strategy.</li><li>Counsel senior executives on talent, culture, succession planning, and workforce insights.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul>
<li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree: HR, Business, Psychology (Master&rsquo;s/MBA preferred)</li>
<li>Certifications: CIPD L7, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent preferred</li>
<li>Experience: 8&ndash;15+ years in HR, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles</li></ul></div>

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Senior People & Culture / HCM Change Lead (Abu Dhabi)

Masdar

<div>Company Description 
Masdar is the UAE&rsquo;s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year. 
Job Description 
To support the Engineering, Procurement &amp; Construction (EPC) stream of clean energy project proposal preparation from the planning to the execution stages ensuring proper cost effective and techno-commercial solutions that achieve the lowest LCOE or the highest IRR possible.
Responsibilities :<ul><li>
Manage up to four active projects at the same time and contribute to the initiation of two projects.</li><li>
Support in preparing the bid technical strategy including the shortlisting of the technology for the bid, shortlisting the suppliers for the bid, prudently evaluate the key deviations to be made in order to be competitive.</li><li>
Lead the preparation of the EPC request for proposal along with design team</li><li>
Provide assistance and follow up to the supply chain team in preparation of the request for proposal for the key OEMs and participate in discussions, negotiations with OEMs along with supply chain team for techno-commercial aspects</li><li>
Contribute to the EPC competition exercise and manage the EPC proposals preparation process with multiple EPC Contractors.</li><li>
Contribute to the interim O&amp;M offer preparations and O&amp;M forecast process with the support of relevant teams.</li><li>
Prepare the EPC and O&amp;M terms sheets from a technical/execution perspective with the support of the person/team leading the transaction for commercial/financial inputs.</li><li>
Prepare the technical annexes of the EPC contract and contribute to the technical/delivery/execution aspects of the EPC Contract and O&amp;M agreement.</li><li>
Guide the EPC contractors on how to reduce the cost by proposing up-to date solutions.</li><li>
Contribute to the commercial and technical EPC contract and O&amp;M agreements negotiations.</li><li>
Coordinate with the procurement lead and the OEM&rsquo;s to map the latest technologies and advancement in the main equipment, including but not limited to the PV modules, WTG, Inverter station, tracker solution and etc.</li><li>
Review the track record of the main equipment in close coordination with the procurement lead the transaction manager.</li><li>
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to achieve the most optimum techno-commercial solution, which achieve the lowest LCOE.</li><li>
Coordinate with the procurement lead on the inputs of the techno-commercial model and the transaction manager, in preparation of the LCOE analysis.</li><li>
Coordinate with the procurement team and engineering team for preparation of the RFP to be shared with main equipment suppliers reflecting the technical specifications of the project.</li><li>
Coordinate with the technical advisors, EPC contractors, and local subcontractors on the balance of system cost of the techno-commercial model.</li><li>
Work with cross-functional teams for proposal development communicating clear expectations, standards and requirements so that bids and proposals are completed effectively and accurately.</li><li>
Manage relations and inputs from stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery.</li><li>
Remain abreast of the latest developments and changes in technologies and main equipment in order to ensure work is always updated and aligned to leading practices.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
MBA or relevant Master&rsquo;s degree from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or any other related field.</li></ul>
Preferred Experience:<ul><li>
8-10 years of experience in the development of EPC proposals for at least either solar photovotaics or onshore wind projects including experience working with cross-functional teams and coordinating all the activities among the consortium members, equity partners, EPC contractor, advisors, lenders, O&amp;M contractor etc. or an equivalent experience.</li><li>
Experience in drafting, negotiating and closing the annexures of the EPC contract.</li><li>
Track record of developing proposals that contribute to the winning of IPP tenders, in conventional energy and/or renewable energy.</li></ul>
Job-Specific Skills<ul><li>
Deep knowledge of the engineering, construction management, technical specifications of at solar photovoltaic or Wind plus one of the following technologies: solar photovoltaic, onshore wind, CSP and waste to energy technologies.</li><li>
Hands on experience in the drafting and negotiations of the technical annexures of the renewable energy technologies.</li><li>
Exceptional know-how in the EPC contracts preparation, drafting, negotiations and closure.</li><li>
Strong knowledge on the works done by the cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment.</li><li>
Ability to manage cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Knowledge of renewable energy and traditional energy industry.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
Masdar is one of the world&rsquo;s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.
As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE&rsquo;s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.
Masdar unites the UAE&rsquo;s three energy champions &ndash; Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA &ndash; and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.
Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.
As part of the application process, we will collect, store and process personal information about you.
Masdar will use your personal information in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice, which provides details on the purposes for which your data is processed.</div>

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