Project Manager
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About the Role
ACTION International Services LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction services and dewatering operations in Dubai. The role involves managing technical aspects of projects, driving business development, and ensuring cost-effective delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Manage all construction services activities related to technical aspects of current and new projects
- Drive business development and profitability by fostering strong client relationships
- Conduct regular site visits and maintain strong client relationships
- Develop and implement project specific sales and operational strategies for dewatering sector
- Lead, plan, and optimize dewatering service operations team
- Conduct market analysis to identify after sales opportunities
- Manage supplier negotiations for dewatering equipment procurement
- Ensure compliance with environmental planning and regulatory standards
- Support General Manager in setting budgetary controls and KPIs
- Ensure timely, cost effective, and efficient delivery of all projects post contract award
Requirements
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent from an internationally recognized University
- 10 years of proven work related experience, with 4 years in a managerial role
- Extensive knowledge in construction services including strategic planning and negotiation
- Demonstrable management experience in construction or engineering industry with high turnover
- Ability to oversee medium to large scale projects independently
- Strong technical background in dewatering with hands on experience
- Valid driving license in country of residence
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work under pressure and flexible hours
- Certified in management field would be advantageous
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General Description
- This role is responsible for managing all Construction Services activities related to the technical aspects of both current and new projects.
- The position focuses on business development and profitability by fostering strong client relationships, effectively communicating, and delivering integrated solutions that enhance safety, improve performance, and ensure cost efficiency.
- The role oversees day to day operational activities to ensure smooth execution and timely project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure consistent, customer focused service delivery by conducting regular site visits and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Drive proactive and sustainable service sales within the dewatering sector.
- Develop and implement project specific sales and operational strategies tailored to key clients and applications in dewatering, groundwater control, and site water management.
- Efficiently lead, plan, and optimize the dewatering service operations team, ensuring cost effective performance while upholding health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Conduct market analysis to identify after sales opportunities and enhance service offerings for dewatering systems and equipment.
- Engage in direct client interactions and technical sales discussions; flexibility to travel as needed.
- Demonstrate solid understanding of financial planning, cost control, and project budgeting for temporary and permanent dewatering solutions.
- Manage supplier negotiations for dewatering equipment procurement, including pumps, piping systems, and monitoring instruments.
- Identify and manage environmental planning and compliance requirements.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain participation in and support the successful closing of contracts.
- Handle clear direction and objectives for team members and ensure achievement of their development plans.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent from an internationally recognized University.
- Studying in surveying / engineering or MRICS would be an added advantage.
- Certified in a management field would be advantageous.
- Proven work related experience of 10 years, among which 4 years as a Managerial experience.
- Extensive knowledge in Construction services encompassing strategic planning, negotiating.
- Demonstrable management experience in Construction or Engineering industry with high turnover and activity.
- Ability to oversee medium to large scale projects independently from an end to end perspective.
- Financially savvy and a politically astute leader.
- Ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems.
- Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills.
- Excellent team skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Possess a strong technical background in dewatering with hands on experience.
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