Associate Director - Project Management

JOB PURPOSE 

Manage the delivery of local and international projects in time, budget and quality 
Manage and ensure efficient project delivery and execution as per Development Management guidelines and Aldar standards, including the coordination of external stakeholders and providers attending in the project

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop project timelines
·       Collect input from Scheduling and quality and recommend realistic project plan and timeline
·       Recommend design standards that ensure cost effectiveness and innovation in conjunction with Development Management
·       Obtain approval from the related development and design head
·       Coordinate with Development Management on defining the detailed project schedule and cost
·       Work closely with Procurement to develop initial project cost estimates
·       Challenge assumptions, raise flags and provide expertise to ensure realistic estimates
·       Partner with development and design department to assess impact of any changes in design or plans on construction
·       Support in developing mitigation and corrective actions once construction is underway
·       Inform procurement on any changes in contractor’s  scope of work, support procurement in negotiation of updated contract with contractors
·       Monitor progress of project works, and develop a risk mitigation plan in case any issues arise 
·       Provide input on contractor and sub-contractor selection and scope-of work drafting based on inputs from Tendering
·       Assess vendor performance, and draft a performance scorecard for all 3rd party service providers
·       Manage consultant resources to ensure appropriate and optimal deployment
·       Ensure contractors deliver services within scope of work (cost, quality, time)
·       Provide contractors with detailed project schedules so that they are aware of critical milestones
·       Maintain and update all project relate...