Transport Infrastructure Project Manager

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

Zutari in the United Arab Emirates

Zutari has been operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2000, opening our Dubai office in 2002 and our Abu Dhabi office in 2007. Zutari also has offices in Doha and Riyad, and our involvement in the Middle East and North Africa extends to the Gulf states of Oman and Bahrain, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco.We have established excellent relationships with key clients, working closely with primary and secondary infrastructure and property developers and government authorities to foster infrastructure excellence throughout the region. With our ability to offer lead consultancy and architect of record (AoR) services through our unlimited licenses in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we offer bespoke solutions that truly benefit our clients, the environment, and communities that we work in. Over two decades of involvement in the Middle East have cemented Zutari’s reputation in the market.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Transport Infrastructure Project Manager to join our Zutari Middle East team. In this role, you will project manage the design and delivery a variety of transport projects from inception to completion across the Middle East region. As part of your responsibilities, you will co-ordinate across multi-disciplinary project delivery teams, ensuring all projects are executed to the highest standards. This role will involve liaising directly with clients, managing project budgets, delivery programmes and resource planning schedules. In addition to project management, you will also support our work winning efforts by contributing to bid and tender preparation activities. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a positive attitude, having the ability to make a positive impression on our clients and supporting the growth of business opportunities across the region.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and with our clients. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in project management of large infrastructure projects, with strength in client facing activities and management of client expectations
• Experience in managing scope creep, initiation and negotiation of Variation Orders will be beneficial
• Working knowledge of MS Projects (or similar) project management software
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to handle high pressure and conflict situations in a professional manner
• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or an associated discipline from an accredited institution is highly advantageous
• PMP accreditation is advantageous