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Senior Project Manager - Kuwait

Turner & Townsend
Baladiyat ad Dawhah, QAT
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Project managementConstruction project coordinationStakeholder managementArabicProject reportingRisk and issue management
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Role Overview

Senior Project Manager role based in Kuwait City.

Serve as the primary liaison among clients, contractors, consultants, and local regulatory authorities.

Work independently from the client's office with responsibility for project coordination, communication, execution, stakeholder management, and site oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the client in meetings with contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
  • Coordinate technical, commercial, and project requirements among all stakeholders.
  • Monitor progress through regular site visits and provide periodic reports.
  • Identify, track, and escalate risks, issues, delays, and technical concerns.
  • Attend coordination meetings and support resolution of outstanding actions.
  • Follow up on permits, approvals, inspections, and utility connections.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and client requirements.
  • Support completion, handover activities, and final walkthroughs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in project coordination, construction, or project management.
  • Experience working in Kuwait with knowledge of local standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Established experience engaging Kuwaiti local authorities and government agencies.
  • Fluent Arabic speaker is an essential requirement.
  • Experience in the oil and gas sector is preferred.
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Workplace

  • The role is based in the client's office in Kuwait City and includes regular project site visits and on-site oversight.

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