Senior Project Manager- Site
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About the Role
GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager for site-based consultancy services in Abu Dhabi. The role involves day-to-day delivery and execution of projects, client management, resource planning, and leading project teams.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the Company representative with clients and selected subcontractors during program execution
- Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors
- Market and secure additional work with clients
- Follow up on instructions and commitments associated with the project
- Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients
- Oversee the establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required documents
- Establish program requirements for all areas of the project and monitor draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria
- Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project
- Provide advice on field engineering procedures, construction methods, and financial matters to management
- Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for various elements of a project
- Ensure that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans
- Devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work
Requirements
- Proven experience in project management within consultancy services
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure additional work with clients
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to develop effective solutions
- Experience in resource planning, KPIs, and deliverables management
- Ability to lead and oversee project teams to achieve milestones and objectives
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About GHD
- With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.
- Our Construction Management team has a strong core team of highly experienced industry professionals who take a long term approach to client management.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day delivery and execution of consultancy services under contract with our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Company representative with clients and selected subcontractors during program execution, frequently interfacing with upper level management and client personnel.
- Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors.
- Market and secure additional work with clients.
- Follow up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
- Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
- Oversee the establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required documents.
- Establish program requirements for all areas of the project and monitor draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
- Provide advice on field engineering procedures, construction methods, and financial matters to management.
- Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for various elements of a project.
- Ensure that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
- Devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in project management within consultancy services.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure additional work with clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to develop effective solutions.
- Experience in resource planning, KPIs, and deliverables management.
- Ability to lead and oversee project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
Why Join Us?
- Work on globally significant projects, influencing the next generation of AI and hyperscale data centre design.
- Be part of a globally recognised, fast growing mission critical team delivering projects that blend technical excellence, sustainability, and commercial success.
- Collaborate in a multi disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.
- Join a team that values knowledge sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.
- Be part of a workplace that combines collaboration, flexibility, and connection. Join us in the office three days per week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
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