Project Manager

Project Manager – Dubai New Airport Project* Job Title: Project Manager (PM)* Department: Overseas Business Division / Dubai Project Department* Project Location: Dubai, UAE (Al Maktoum International Airport Expansion Project - DWC)* Reporting To: General Manager of Overseas Business / Project Director* Package: Open & Highly Competitive (Top-tier Base Salary + Company-Provided Accommodation + Milestone & Project Completion Profit Sharing + International Medical Insurance + Paid Annual Leave with) Responsibilities ---### I. Role Summary As the Lead Project Manager for Center International Group on the Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport Expansion Project (DWC), you will serve as the chief site authority, holding full accountability for the end-to-end delivery of our work package (large-span metallic roof enclosure systems, bespoke architectural facades, structural steel, and integrated BIPV solutions). This mission-critical role requires leading all project phases—from mobilization, consultant approvals, and shop drawing coordination to on-site construction execution, Primavera P6 schedule control, FIDIC contract administration, claims management, and final commercial handover. Your objective is to achieve excellence across Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Profitability, solidifying the company’s reputation on one of the world’s premier mega-aviation hubs. ---### II. Key Responsibilities • 1. End-to-End Project Execution & Site Operations • Direct and optimize all project resources (personnel, specialized equipment, materials, methodology, and site environment); formulate and enforce the master construction program using Primavera P6. • Supervise specialized installation works—including on-site metal roof roll-forming, heavy hoisting, standing seam locking, thermal/acoustic insulation installation, and complex facade assembly—ensuring critical schedule milestones (e.g., "Dry-in / Water-Tight" milestones) are achieved on time. • • 2. High-Level Stakeholder & Consultant Management • Serve as the primary executive liaison representing the company to Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP / Dubai Airports), the Main Contractor Joint Venture, and Tier-1 Supervising Consultants (e.g., Dar Al-Handasah, AECOM). • Lead weekly/monthly progress and technical coordination meetings; proactively drive the review and approval cycles for Shop Drawings, Material Inspection Requests (MIR), and Work Inspection Requests (WIR). • • 3. FIDIC Contract Administration, Variation Claims & Commercial Risk Control • Oversee commercial contract execution anchored strictly in FIDIC International Contract Conditions. • Maintain high commercial sensitivity to identify disruptions, design changes, and site interface delays; lead the formal preparation and negotiation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, Variation Orders (VOs), and financial claims to maximize contract profitability and mitigate liabilities. • • 4. Quality Assurance & HSSE Governance • Implement stringent QA/QC standards to ensure all roofing and envelope assemblies achieve zero-leakage, pass rigorous wind-uplift and air-permeability tests, and comply fully with IATA and international civil aviation engineering codes. • Enforce statutory safety standards governed by Dubai Municipality and DCAA, particularly around high-altitude working, heavy tandem lifting, and summer heat-stress regulations, ensuring a "Zero Major Incident" record. • • 5. Cross-Cultural Team Leadership & Supply Chain Integration • Manage an integrated, multinational project management team (Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, QS, and Document Control) alongside diverse multinational labor subcontractors. • Collaborate closely with domestic engineering centers, fabrication facilities, and global procurement teams to execute a seamless "Domestic Precision Fabrication + Overseas Rapid Modular Assembly" delivery model. • Qualifications ---### III. Requirements & Qualifications • 2. Professional Experience (Mandatory Gateways) • 10+ years of progressive international project management experience in mega-scale infrastructure and building works. • Proven track record of full lifecycle delivery (from groundbreaking to final handover) on major international airport / aviation hub projects is MANDATORY. • Track record of successfully delivering iconic airport or mega-scale public projects within the Middle East / GCC region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.) is a strong advantage. • Prior collaboration or working experience with leading Chinese international contractors (e.g., CSCEC ME, PowerChina, etc.) is a valuable plus. • Required Skills Preferred Skills Pay range and compensation package Open & Highly Competitive (Top-tier Base Salary + Company-Provided Accommodation + Milestone & Project Completion Profit Sharing + International Medical Insurance + Paid Annual Leave with) Equal Opportunity Statement Show more Show less

10+ years of progressive international project management experience in mega-scale infrastructure and building works. Proven track record of full lifecycle delivery (from groundbreaking to final handover) on major international airport / aviation hub projects is MANDATORY. Track record of delivering iconic airport or mega-scale public projects within the Middle East / GCC region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.) is a strong advantage. Prior collaboration or working experience with leading Chinese international contractors (e.g., CSCEC ME, PowerChina, etc.) is a valuable plus.

End-to-End Project Execution & Site Operations: Direct and optimize all project resources (personnel, specialized equipment, materials, methodology, and site environment); formulate and enforce the master construction program using Primavera P6. Supervise specialized installation works—including on-site metal roof roll-forming, heavy hoisting, standing seam locking, thermal/acoustic insulation installation, and complex facade assembly—ensuring critical schedule milestones are achieved on time. High-Level Stakeholder & Consultant Management: Serve as the primary executive liaison representing the company to Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP / Dubai Airports), the Main Contractor Joint Venture, and Tier-1 Supervising Consultants (e.g., Dar Al-Handasah, AECOM). Lead weekly/monthly progress and technical coordination meetings; proactively drive the review and approval cycles for Shop Drawings, Material Inspection Requests (MIR), and Work Inspection Requests (WIR). FIDIC Contract Administration, Variation Claims & Commercial Risk Control: Oversee commercial contract execution anchored strictly in FIDIC International Contract Conditions. Maintain high commercial sensitivity to identify disruptions, design changes, and site interface delays; lead the formal preparation and negotiation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, Variation Orders (VOs), and financial claims to maximize contract profitability and mitigate liabilities. Quality Assurance & HSSE Governance: Implement stringent QA/QC standards to ensure all roofing and envelope assemblies achieve zero-leakage, pass rigorous wind-uplift and air-permeability tests, and comply fully with IATA and international civil aviation engineering codes. Enforce statutory safety standards governed by Dubai Municipality and DCAA, particularly around high-altitude working, heavy tandem lifting, and summer heat-stress regulations, ensuring a 'Zero Major Incident' record. Cross-Cultural Team Leadership & Supply Chain Integration: Manage an integrated, multinational project management team (Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, QS, and Document Control) alongside diverse multinational labor subcontractors. Collaborate closely with domestic engineering centers, fabrication facilities, and global procurement teams to execute a seamless 'Domestic Precision Fabrication + Overseas Rapid Modular Assembly' delivery model.