• Managing subcontractor performance and adherence to timely installation and erection within contract terms.
• Use best practice PMI methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders needs and deliver within budget on desired outcomes.
• Manage a portfolio of projects according to the standards and expectations of the management.
• Accountable for the project's result and is the driver that holds it together.
• Defines project scope and schedule as per sales and contract requirements while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, manage risks and issues, correct deviations from plans, and perform delivery planning for assigned projects in coordination with the Quantity Surveyor (QS).
• Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members.
• Communicate to all concerned parties project milestones, status updates, and any existing or potential escalation issues.
• Proactively follow escalation and change control processes.
• Act as a role model in promoting good working relationships across a project.
• Conduct projects’ kick-off meetings with relevant customers.
• Act as the point of contact between AE and customers.
• Manage subcontractors in performing project activates and contractual obligations.
• Escalate any major issue that may arise during the project implementation to the relevant parties.
• Create an issue log and update it regularly to monitor who is responsible for solving relative issues specified by dates.
• Submit material requests in coordination with the project coordinator and forward it to the Supply Chain team along with the approved project’s costing sheet.
• Verify any variances against the costing sheet in coordination with the QS and submit clarifications to the Supply Chain.
• Check the material delivery notes from stores and enclose it in the project file.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to complete the billing process in coordination with QS.
• Fill in the service acceptance letter (SAL) after project completion.
• Prepare the final closing documents including the technical write ups.
• Escalate issues from customers and follow up until resolved and project being closed.
• Organize the professional teams working on the project according to the allocated tasks
• Ensure the quality standards are met during project execution.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to oversee all relevant accounting, costing, and billing processes with customers, subcontractors, and vendors in coordination with QS.
• Report to the relevant project stakeholders and senior parties to keep them updated with project progress.
• Oversee project’s budget and compare it against the forecasted budget plan to ensure best allocation of resources are met in coordination with QS.
• Report regularly on the project's progress and performance using the best project management tools, systems, and techniques to ensure it is staying on the approved schedule.
• Act as the bridge between upper management and the teams asked with the project's execution.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation in coordination with Project Coordinator.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Obtains correct customer acceptance sign-off to submit final invoice for payment.

Skills

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years previous experience, with at least 4 years similar experience to the responsibilities outlined above Must have experience in GCC.
• PMP Certification is highly desirable.
• NEBOSH or Safety certification is mandatory.
• Preference will be given to the candidate holding ISO-140001 & OHSAS-18001 certifications
• Effective communication skills that enable challenging discussions with Installer network and/or customers, ability to relate to distinct audiences including customers, sales representatives, installers, and various levels of management.
• Excellent strategic planning and project management skills
• Ability to use AutoCAD
• Proven ability to influence all levels across the business and behave as an advocate of the Installation Service.
• Ability to effectively manage constant interruptions with urgent issues.
• Problem solving abilities and capable of working in a multi layered environment.
• Advanced planning and organizing skills.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage long-term contracts.