Senior Project Manager

Position: Senior Project Manager (Civil) Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Al Hikma Building Contracting L.L.C. is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Project Manager (Civil) to lead and oversee major building construction projects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of projects from pre-construction through completion and handover, ensuring successful delivery in accordance with contractual, technical, financial, quality, and HSE requirements. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's Degree is an advantage). • Minimum 15 years of construction experience in the UAE. • Minimum 7 years of experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a Main Contractor in the UAE. • Mandatory experience managing building construction projects in Abu Dhabi. • Thorough knowledge of Abu Dhabi Municipality, DMT, ADCD, ADQCC, and other Abu Dhabi regulatory authority requirements. • Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale building projects from commencement through handover. • Strong knowledge of FIDIC Contracts, contract administration, claims, variations, commercial management, cost control, procurement, and project planning. • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to manage multiple project teams. • Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and decision-making skills. • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting systems. • Valid UAE Driving License. Key Responsibilities • Lead the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of assigned projects. • Direct and supervise Project Managers, Site Engineers, Construction Managers, and project teams. • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations. • Represent the Company in meetings with clients, consultants, developers, and government authorities. • Provide strategic leadership in project planning, resource allocation, procurement coordination, and construction management. • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures. • Review and approve project programmes, recovery plans, procurement schedules, and manpower plans. • Lead commercial and contractual matters, including claims, variations, EOTs, and dispute avoidance in coordination with the Commercial, Contracts, and Legal Departments. • Ensure full compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations, authority requirements, Company policies, HSE standards, and Quality Management Systems. • Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports. • Mentor and develop project management staff to improve overall project performance. • Prepare executive reports and present project status, risks, and recommendations to senior management. 📍 Location: Abu Dhabi 📧 Send your CV to: [email protected] Show more Show less