Job Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering modular construction projects across the UAE, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role oversees the full project lifecycle, from design coordination and procurement through manufacturing, logistics, installation, and handover. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, QA/QC, and Client stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and successful project delivery while maintaining DuPod's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage modular construction projects from initiation through final handover to clients.
- Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Site teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks, delays, and potential issues.
- Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, and relevant regulatory standards.
- Oversee project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Coordinate procurement activities and ensure the timely availability of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Conduct regular project meetings and provide detailed progress reports to management and stakeholders.
- Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Support the successful integration of modular construction methodologies and innovative solutions into project execution.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management within the construction industry.
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale construction, modular construction, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
- Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent are preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, contract administration, and risk management.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across design, manufacturing, and site operations.
- Proficiency in project planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, standards, and industry practices.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Ability to analyze project performance and implement corrective actions when required.
Core Competencies
- Project Planning & Control: Ability to develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead project teams and drive successful project outcomes.
- Risk Management: Strong capability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to make sound decisions in dynamic and fast-paced project environments.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients and stakeholders.
- Commercial Awareness: Understanding of project financials, contracts, and commercial management principles.
What makes a true AMANAian?
- We know that our company growth and success come from our people who continuously drive our company, partners and clients forward. Our community of talented employees, AMANAians, are built on the eight foundations of the Group AMANA workforce.
- We are Team Players.
- We are Reliable.
- We communicate with Clarity.
- We make decisions based on Understanding.
- We are Accountable.
- We foster Integrity.
- We are Human Driven.
- We are Adaptable and Agile.
About Us
About AMANA
Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build,making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today. We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build.
We are the region’s trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn-key solutions for fast-track projects, repeatedly.
We are a human-centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people’s continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together – people and business.
