General Description

Management of Project objectives and goals for the Delivery Areas amongst other things to ensure that targets are being met and progress is being delivered for Authority managed Projects

Responsible for the Project Management of Projects and Programme(s) of

Works within various Department Portfolios

Responsible for the management and delivery of all project technical, commercial, project controls (including programme, planning, HSE, quality, risk, systems compliance) and other required disciplines necessary to ensure Authority goals are met

Ensure, review and where necessary draft recommendations or other documentation in processing requests for variation, addendum, extension of time, etc. in accordance with Authority policies and guidelines

Provide support to the Area Delivery Managers where required

Provide regular progress reports and elevate issues on behalf of the Authority

Provide progress reports as and when required

Attendance at relevant meetings.      

· Demonstrable relevant experience in Design & Construction of Infrastructure projects, with satisfactory experience in all related disciplines.

· Lead external & internal coordination pertinent to Roads, Drainage, and infrastructure inception & Design.

· Review, comment, recommend acceptance or otherwise of related consultant’s submissions.

· Comprehensive responsibility for management and control of projects including detailed scope definition and initiation, work progress and completion and staff management

· Performance of other related duties as per management instructions

· Overseeing / preparing design reports, management or any other reports as directed.

· Provision of technical advise.

· Working Knowledge of written and/or spoken Arabic would be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies.

Minimum of 15 years post graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes; preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experience

Proven ability to perform in a management capacity and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required. In addition, must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilised on the project

In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles

Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large team led multidisciplinary projects

In-depth knowledge of project management procedures

A “rounded profile”, comfortable with strategic planning, risk management and/or change management analysis and commercial considerations (the successful candidate will also be able to mobilise people and teams and by their leadership skills and secure successful deliverables)

Strong communication skills both orally and written to build and maintain excellent working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with various project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure and review project management compliance related to Projects

Liaise with heads of delivery teams and key stakeholders to effectively manage

various Projects

Coordinate with all relevant parties and representatives such as owners and legal authorities to minimise any disruption and ensure the completion of the projects in time and within cost

Overarching responsibility for project delivery across all disciplines (including technical, commercial, project controls (programme, planning, HSE, quality risk, systems compliance etc.)

Ensure projects are moving forward

Managing Senior Management Team meetings and strategic workshops

Collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders

Provide support to the Area Delivery Managers in particular, where required, on project management matters

Elevate any issues on behalf of the Authority and collect and update periodic reports for the projects and submit them to higher management to provide clear information on the status and extent of progress of work in the projects

Continually seek and capture lessons learned from the project and use this intelligence to improve systems, tools and processes