Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

About the role
This is a supervised Leadership position in our talented Project Management team. The Lead Cost Manager will have supervised responsibility for service provision, leadership and management of internal teams and project teams, as well as Project Management strategies, all to ensure the delivery of industry-leading project management services for Omnium International, UAE.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report to Branch Director on identified risks and issues.
• Direct execution of services according to original agreements.
• Oversee performance reporting to the Branch Director.
• Raise company profile and proactively promote the organization.
• Maintain and improve client relationships and generate business opportunities.
• Support bids and address customer complaints per company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Identify and support improvements to the SOP.
• Provide leadership through clear communication and collaboration.
• Develop service delivery plans and report progress.
• Identify changes impacting agreements or services.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed and report on agreed corrective measures.

• Arrange and record internal lessons learned.

• Review deliverables and seek approval to ensure quality before issuance.
• Establish project governance procedures and act on behalf of the client to lead the project team.
• Develop procurement strategies and submit for approval.
• Lead selection processes for consultants and contractors.
• Prepare and manage baseline administration plans.
• Establish and manage contract administration procedures.
• Prepare and execute the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Plan internal and project-based resources.
• Oversee project schedules and identify potential issues.
• Identify and monitor the client’s budget.
• Establish and manage a risk management process.
• Lead issues management process and regular follow-ups.
• Manage change requests, including time impact assessments.
• Record quality objectives and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Implement communication procedures and monitor effectiveness.
• Prepare monthly reports for the client on project status.
• Establish a document management system.
• Lead project HSE framework and identify improvements.
• Create and implement a Lessons Learned Plan for project improvement.

Key Skills & Requirements

• At least 10 years total experience in Construction Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years local market experience.
• Minimum 3 years consultant-side experience.
• Proven financial experience in managing commissions effectively.
• Demonstrable track record in business development, including identifying and securing opportunities, is essential for growing business relationships.
• End-to-end experience delivering projects covering all responsibilities above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Qualifications & Training
• BSc in Project Management or related field.
• MRICS (Project Management Pathway) preferred