Project Design Manager Full-time Job

What You'll Be Doing

Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution

Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors

Markets and secures additional work with client

Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients

Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required

Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria

Responsible for the development and distribution of a summary description of the project to all members of the project team for reference

Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project

Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates

Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required

Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work

Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers

Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements

Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project

Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans

Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work

Advises the client and company management of any such changes

The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders

Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes

Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule

Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering

Minimum 12 years experience is required, with 7 years of related experience on water/wastewater projects

Prior experience in design of water/wastewater/stormwater networks is required

Demonstrable hands-on experience of delivering at least five technically complex water, wastewater and stormwater conveyance, treatment and/or disposal projects.

Familiar with GCC regional design standards and regulatory requirements developed through at least 10 years of experience in the Middle East

Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background

Professional registration (P.Eng, C.Eng, CIWEM) would be an advantage

Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project

Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards

Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communication in English

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