Project Manager Job Details

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Project Manager

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Senior/Executive

Experience level

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About the job

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies. As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

About the Role

To lead and direct the Pace Centre of Excellence teams to achieve successful delivery of Design projects within the stipulated budget targets, time frame and quality assurance standards.
The primary role is to ensure all teams know what to deliver, when to deliver it and have the pre-requisite information and guidance to deliver.
The job holder is to represent Pace before Clients and Stakeholders to enable and drive the successful delivery of projects under his/her review.

What you will be doing

Act as a point of reference and management support source for the project teams and support project team members to focus efforts and resources for completion.
Audit and check on performance and compliance of technical and planning teams to established contractual requirements, standards and practices. Return variances with clear comments and instructions for corrections.
Be the effective interface with the project delivery teams.
Be the liaison and interact as effective Project Leader with both Pace internal teams and also the Client’s representatives and Contractor’s leads as applicable.
Be the owner of the actual project and its’ Project Status Report.
Conduct candid and professional discussions with the Design Delivery Teams to explain contractual and Client requirements and expectations and agree methods for compliance.
Cooperate and coordinate with the Design Teams and Head Of Section to enable the effective flow of information and effective oversight of Centre of Excellence (CoE) project related activities.
Maintain the day-to-day client engagement / project issues/ risk management and responses.
Manage the delivery of the project to time, cost and quality to achieve client satisfaction.
Own the overall actions and responsibilities within the roles and responsibilities matrix.
Provide leadership and focus to complete operational steps and task.
Set up the project, program, change control, risk management, reporting and related activities.

Required Experience

Must have Design project management background.
Has worked as Lead or Senior Architect.
Gained 10-12 years’ experience in large scale design projects.
Worked in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
Has Software experience using CAD, Revit, Primavera, MS Project.
Has knowledge and experience of scheduling, planning methods and tools.
Has knowledge and experience of conditions of contracts, design processes and standards.
Understands International codes and standards, local regulations and standards related to projects.

Education

Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Design or Engineering.

Certifications & Memberships

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI).

Essential Skills

Has excellent communication in English (Arabic is desirable).
A relationship builder with key parties and stakeholders.
Demonstrates collaborative working in teams.
Possesses a high level of problem-solving ability.
Proactive, takes initiative to plan ahead.
Has high attention to detail and takes pride in accurate information.
Manages work to time and deadlines.
Can coordinate many variables across teams.
Performance minded. Driven by success and results.

Why join Pace?

Join our award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy firm, offering architecture, engineering, and planning services based in the GCC region with projects across the globe.

With over 55 years of pushing boundaries in design, innovation, and quality, employees have the chance to contribute to projects shaping the landmarks of the future.

Our commitment to prioritising people ensures a safe, diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers through organisational, individual, and professional goals. Collaborating with industry-leading experts on unique projects, you can also enjoy the economic benefits and lifestyle opportunities the region offers.

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