Projects Manager

Job Purpose The Projects Manager will execute fast-track fit-out projects for retail stores, F&B outlets, hotels, and commercial offices. Working independently, he/she will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and management of multiple projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams including subcontractors through project activities to meet client requirements and complete projects successfully, safely, within quality, within budget and on-time. Key Responsibilities Areas The PM oversees the overall management of projects and client servicing on behalf of the Company, encompassing the following functions: 1-Project Management • Review tender programmes and convert them into construction programmes, including defining the client’s direct procurement requirements and client meetings calendar • Specify project objectives and plans including site set-up, planning and logistics. Delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, selection of project sub-contractors and allocating internal resources (e.g., QA/QC, Health and Safety and MEP Management) • Set targets for procurement packages and vet sub-contractors’ tenders • Decide on purchasing requirements (whether within or outside subcontractors’ remit) • Ensure projects teams have sufficient resources, equipment, and labour. Plan into order to meet the project timescales and quality requirements • Attend all site meetings with client and/or consultants as Company representative • Approve interim payments for subcontractors and their final accounts • Approve the Company’s interim valuations before submission to our client/consultant • Liaise and cooperate with in-house departments such as joinery manufacturing in Bahrain • Maximise resource efficiency (e.g., labour, materials, and equipment) 2-Performance Management • Oversee the construction sites and associated site teams, and the management of vendors and trade subcontractors • Maintain accurate records of construction progress across all projects and report to senior management on a weekly basis • Ensure good communication between the Company and clients at all times • Be responsible for health and safety on all sites under his management • Ensure workers follow Company procedures • Manage the rectification process on-time and on-budget • Compile and submit Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals to the clients upon project completion • Manage close out procedure for all projects in accordance with contractual obligations and to high quality standards thereby compelling clients to give a positive review or testimonial Candidate Requirements • The Projects Manager (PM) should have worked with reputable fit-out contracting companies in the Middle East for at least 7-8 years • Minimum of 10 years’ total work experience in the same field • Very strong technical, execution and commercial abilities with sound knowledge of the woodworking business particularly the technical aspects relating to joinery and good manufacturing practices of timber, veneers, hardware, etc • Proven track record as a successful leader at senior management level within the fit-out industry • A very good knowledge of latest developments in the fit-out market. The candidate should be well-versed with the current trends and news influencing market and be able to suggest ideas to boost the Company’s industry presence and build our brand • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment Show more Show less

The Projects Manager (PM) should have worked with reputable fit-out contracting companies in the Middle East for at least 7-8 years. Minimum of 10 years’ total work experience in the same field. Very strong technical, execution and commercial abilities with sound knowledge of the woodworking business particularly the technical aspects relating to joinery and good manufacturing practices of timber, veneers, hardware, etc. Proven track record as a successful leader at senior management level within the fit-out industry. A very good knowledge of latest developments in the fit-out market. The candidate should be well-versed with the current trends and news influencing market and be able to suggest ideas to boost the Company’s industry presence and build our brand. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment.

Project Management: Review tender programmes and convert them into construction programmes; specify project objectives and plans including site set-up, planning and logistics; delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, selection of project sub-contractors and allocating internal resources; set targets for procurement packages and vet sub-contractors’ tenders; decide on purchasing requirements; ensure projects teams have sufficient resources, equipment, and labour; attend site meetings with client/consultants; approve interim payments for subcontractors and their final accounts; approve interim valuations; liaise with in-house departments; maximise resource efficiency. Performance Management: oversee construction sites and associated site teams, manage vendors and trade subcontractors; maintain accurate records of construction progress and report weekly; ensure good communication with clients; health and safety on all sites; ensure workers follow procedures; manage rectification process on-time and on-budget; compile and submit O&M manuals; manage close out procedures to high quality standards.