Project Manager - Design

Atkins Realis Group

Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager and Senior Management in the overall direction and management of assigned project contracts. This includes building and maintaining professional relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, other consultants and contractors as well as managing the overall project coordination and delivery in line with planned timelines and budgets.

Key Accountabilities:

• Organize and supervise the work of the assigned team to ensure that all work within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner, which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.

Role and responsibilities:

• Understands and develop the Client Project Brief, work breakdown structure, packaging of delivery packages and programming of works timeline.

• Assist The LINE Procurement team in initiating, managing and closing out Consultancy workstreams assigned to them. This shall include the preparation of RFP documentation, tender plans & evaluation criteria etc. This will also include tender technical evaluation through to appointment, day to day management, stage gate review & close out, invoicing and final sign-off.

• Ensure that all strategies and project deliverables for the project are comprehensively reviewed, with all design and constructability issues identified and resolved, through consultation with counterparts from the Project Design and Project Execution Office.

• Work with the Senior Project Manager to develop project budgets, timelines and plans for the various elements of a project.

• Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management

• Leads in the Development of the project delivery timeline for inclusion in the contract documentation.

• Monitors and reports to the Senior Project Manager and Higher Management within The LINE/NEOM, on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule. Supports or develops recommendations and action plans to resolve issues affecting or likely to affect the successful execution of the works.

• Assist in assessing Change Management issues on projects, where required.

• Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

• Prepare required statements and reports timely and accurately to meet the department requirements, policies, and quality standards.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge:

• Project Management

• Detailed knowledge of and fully conversant with, development of concept strategies, development programs and project feasibility. In addition to international codes and standards e.g. IBC's, SBC, BS Codes, Euro Code etc.

• Sound understanding of business/venture strategies with ability to problem-solve and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment, with good knowledge of technology to support real estate development and business management.

• Strong leadership ability, rational judgement and reasoning skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively at design office, site, management, and client levels.

• Leads by example - Creates an inclusive work environment based on trust and respect. Demonstrates strong people manager/coaching skills. Continues to look for opportunities to grow and help others grow.

• Demands excellence - Able to work through ambiguity to drive team performance. Sets standards and delivers high-quality work.

• Innovative - Executes new and creative solutions which advance internal and external client's objectives.

• Clear and frequent communications - Communicates often in an inspiring way, ensuring other s viewpoints are solicited and considered. Listens and learns from others.

• Execution and results - Drives a team that achieves results through strong focus on execution and measurement.

• Prioritize, focus and accountability - Aligns resources to critical business needs and delegates where appropriate, escalates issues as necessary to senior leadership to impact results. Ensures decisions are implemented, evaluated and takes accountability for results.

• Fact-based decisions - Seeks out factual information and assesses risk to make the best possible decision.

Skills:

• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, project related tasks simultaneously.

• Proven ability to build professional relationships and trust, with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders alike. Interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Fully computer literate, capable of using specialist project management programs and applications in checking building design standards.

• Proficient in Microsoft packages, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc., good knowledge of Microsoft Projects, Primavera P6 packages is desirable.

Experience:

• 8-10+ years extensive experience in, and understanding of, the design of mega, multi-disciplinary projects, at least 5 of which as Project Manager.

• Experience in KSA and/ or GCC preferred.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Architecture/Engineering from an accredited university Masters' degree preferred with postgraduate qualification in Design related subjects beneficial.

• Professional registration and accreditation with Architecture, Engineering or Urban Design Institute i.e. MCARB, MRIAI, RIBA, PE, MICE, PMP, SCE etc.

• Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP, or equivalent)