Snr. Project Manager - Landscape Architect KAD/RW/HQ00000261 Abu Dhabi

Nationality: Western / Arab

Job Description

Reporting to the Infrastructure Branch Manager (UAE - Abu Dhabi) as a Sr. Project Manager - Landscape Architect you will be the focal point of project works in direct coordination with the Infrastructure Branch Manager (UAE - Abu Dhabi). You will be responsible for managing a team of landscape architects; creating landscape designs & estimating projects for company clients. You will act as a facilitator to ensure timely delivery of quality designs. This position requires creativity & artistic talent, good organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Management of the design phase of assigned projects in coordination with the engineers & consultants and in support of the Infrastructure Branch Manager (UAE - Abu Dhabi)
  
• Management of Tender process, pre-qualification, selection of vendors and contractors
  
• Prepare tender evaluation report & prepare recommendation for final approval from direct supervisor and concerned committees
  
• Prepare for and conduct pre-qualification meetings and hand over to Construction Management Team
  
• Attend all senior management follow-up progress meetings & coordination meetings.
  
• Monitor and verify material submittals, shop drawings, process etc.
  
• Follow up with the project schedule and ensure the completion as targeted.
  
• Verify & approve completion certificates, as built drawings and O&M manuals.
  
• Preparation of project budgets and monthly budget status reports in conjunction with the QS Manager
  
• Preparation of monthly progress reports for review and approval by the Infrastructure Branch Manager (UAE - Abu Dhabi)
  
• Provide support to the Construction Management team during the construction phase of the project with design related and prime contract issues
  
• Provide support to client operations during the project closeout and warranty periods, if required by contract.
  
• Monitor the production of quality landscape designs to renovate, enhance, and improve properties for company clients
  
• Prepare presentations and coordinate on-site meetings with managers and clients
  
• Evaluate quality of services provided
  
• Assist managers and sales representatives with concepts & marketing materials for proposals
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or industry related with certification for landscape design
  
• Demonstrate 15 - 20 years experience of which at least 3 have been in a management role.
  
• Landscape Design experience to include high-end commercial landscape
  
• Experienced in meeting Clients and developing innovative landscape concept designs
  

Key skills

• Strong character and personality - a leader
  
• Thorough knowledge of design and construction process
  
• First hand experience of the project type, or very similar project, for which he/she will be Design Manager
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
  
• Ability to chair and effectively steer large meetings
  
• Ability to manage a team and to work within a team framework
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Ability to think laterally
  

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