Project Manager, Operations Manager

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We are looking for a Project Manager in UAE to join our team.

Duration:
Three months initially with a possible extension based on project requirement.

Location:

DIP, Dubai, UAE.

Start date:

Immediate.

Candidate should be a freelancer currently available in UAE.

An ideal candidate would have a background in engineering and experience working on generator enclosure and/or manufacturing of steel or similar.

• Lead project planning, execution and control activities across all phases, from mobilization through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans and critical path analyses; monitor progress and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Manage project budget and cost control processes, including forecasting, change control, and commercial claims management.
• Ensure compliance with project technical specifications, QA/QC standards and HSE requirements; promote a strong safety culture on site.
• and lead multi-discipline interfaces (civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, commissioning) and manage subcontractor performance to ensure quality, schedule and safety targets are achieved.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports, contractual notices, risk registers and decision packs to client and senior management.
• Identify project risks and opportunities; implement mitigation plans and lessons‑learnt processes.
• Drive procurement and material coordination with commercial and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of equipment and spares.
• Lead commissioning and start‑up planning, coordinating pre‑commissioning, functional testing and handover activities with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting minutes, site diaries and close‑out records for final handover.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–15 years’ experience managing industrial projects (oil & gas, petrochemical, power, renewable energy, mining or infrastructure), including significant on‑site delivery experience.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and to budget, with strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project), cost control and risk management methodologies.
• Familiarity with international standards and client specifications relevant to industrial construction projects.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management skills, with experience coordinating multi‑discipline teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with experience managing variations, claims and subcontractor agreements.
• Proficient in project documentation, reporting and change control processes.
• High attention to detail, quality and safety, with ability to operate in an industrial construction environment (work at heights, lifting operations, confined spaces where required).
• Willingness to be predominantly field‑based with substantial on‑site presence (50–80% of working time) as project demands dictate.

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