Project Manager

As a provider of multidisciplined technical services to the built environment AtkinsRalis Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of firstclass solutions which combine innovation imagination and best practice. Due to the tremendous growth we are currently experiencing we currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager to work in our Land Development division an integrated dynamic team of planners designers engineers and project managers. Our large diverse and fastgrowing portfolio allows an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to grow their career and make a meaningful contribution to some of the most exciting projects across the the Middle East.

About AtkinsRalis

Created by the integration of longstanding organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRalis is a world leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique endtoend services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting advisory & environmental services intelligent networks & cybersecurity design & engineering procurement project & construction management operations & maintenance decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services Nuclear Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at confidential or follow us on LinkedIn.

Project Manager Land Development (Master Planning Infrastructure Landscape)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Project Manager with a strong technical background in Land Development (infrastructure transport planning landscape sustainability) to lead and oversee large complex projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge skills and experience to lead multidisciplinary land development teams and drive these projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage Master Planning / Urban Design / Land Development Projects
• Team Management: Build and lead crossfunctional project teams providing guidance mentorship and motivation to team members to achieve project goals.
• Client Interaction: Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships understand their needs and ensure project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations whilst aligning with project budgets
• Project Management Fundamentals:
  • Cost and Resource Management: Develop project budgets monitor and control expenditures and allocate resources efficiently to optimize project outcomes.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  • Scope and Schedule Management: Develop a work breakdown structure for the project create schedules monitor and control project progress against schedule. Ensure scope and deliverables are welldefined. Ensure variance and scope creep are identified and that change is adequately documented and managed.
  • Quality Management: Manage and control quality on the project by implementing AtkinsRalis processes and templates and instilling and maintaining a quality culture across the project teams.
  • Procurement Management: Apply commercial and legal acumen (with the contributions of support functions) to manage procurement activities on the project ensuring Main Agreement Execution Change Control and supplier/subcontractor appointments.
  • Stakeholder and Communication Management: Establish stakeholder and communication management plans. Ensure communication is efficiently and accurately flowing into and out of the project in accordance with business protocols. Evaluate stakeholder power and influence and ensure relevant feedback is considered and requisite approvals sought.
• Land Development Design Delivery: Experience project managing land development type projects within the Middle East (master planning infrastructure) leading multidisciplinary teams
• Design Oversight: Work with Design Managers and Technical Leads to oversee the design process ensuring that urban design principles aesthetics and functionality are integrated effectively into project plans. Sufficient technical understanding of supporting disciplines and their requirements in order to ensure a balanced and robust master plan which is suitable for progression into future project stages
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated with relevant planning and zoning regulations and ensure projects adhere to all legal requirements. Maintain a strong understanding and ensure compliance with relevant international regional local planning and land development technical standards.

Key Candidate Attributes:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on Land Development projects within the Middle East
• Proficiency in project management tools processes and principles
• Knowledge and understanding of urban planning principles land use zoning and architectural design.
• Strong understanding of the full Land Development project life cycle and technical disciplines (visioning master planning detailed design construction handover operations) to allow sufficient foresight to be applied at early stages to ensure designability buildability and maintainability.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams (master planning transport planning infrastructure landscaping architecture etc) through land development type projects. Experience leading projects postmaster planning stage is advantageous.
• Technical background in a Land Development discipline (master planning transport planning infrastructure landscaping) is preferred in addition to a secondary technical understanding of key supporting disciplines
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with local regional and international design standards relevant to land development
• Knowledge and understanding of key Middle East Clients and Stakeholders
• Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking capabilities.
• Knowledge of sustainability and green building practices is preferable
• GIS (Geographic Information System) proficiency is preferable
• Familiarity with 3D modelling and visualization tools is preferable
• Familiarity with publishing and graphics tools such as InDesign and Illustrator is preferable
• Multilingual ability is preferable
• Middle East experience is preferable

Qualifications:

• Degree in a Land Development related discipline (master planning urban design transport planning infrastructure landscaping) is preferred.
• PMP MAPM or other similar project management accreditations preferred

Working Conditions:

This role may require travel to project sites and meetings with clients local authorities and stakeholders. It may also involve occasional extended working hours to meet project deadlines.

Rewards & Benefits:

• We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 days working a week)
• Flight allowance

Equal Opportunities Statement:

AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender marital status age race ethnic origin religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees potential employees colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.
• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination harassment victimization and bullying regardless of an individuals gender marital status age race ethnic origin religious conviction or disablement.
• Making all decisions relating to recruitment selection or promotion according to the
• employees ability