Project Manager

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Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager for a full‑time on‑site role in Dubai to lead complex projects in commercial, mixed‑use, residential or fit‑out sectors. You will manage change impacts, navigate authority approvals, maintain governance, and serve as the liaison among clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers. The role requires strong organisation, precise data handling, and oversight of tendering, payments, risk and change control while keeping progress on track. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of project management experience, a degree in project management or equivalent, and proficiency with MS Project and MS Office. For applicants, tailor your CV to quantify delivery, provide concrete leadership examples, and show UAE on‑site readiness and an inclusive, flexible work style.

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making the difference, transforming performance on the world’s most impactful programmes for a green, inclusive, and productive world. That means challenging ourselves and others to deliver better outcomes for our clients, helping each other to make the most of our potential, and using our Influence to build a better world for everyone. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical mega projects, in over 118 offices across 50 countries.

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading providers of consulting services to the Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Real Estate sectors globally, ranked Number 1 in the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250.  Through using our proven and wide ranging skills, methodologies, and industry knowledge over the past 75+ years we have created the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management global consultancy, and are now in strategic partnership with CBRE.

Job Description

• Understanding the impact of changes on existing approved planning parameters.
• Understanding the process of authority approvals and ensuring that consultants are adhering to them.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and analysis.
• Monitoring project progress and the ability to make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitating regular meetings to provide project updates and address any issues.
• Identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Preparing and managing project payments, ensuring financial control and accountability.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects and excellent leadership abilities.
• Maintain effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
• Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan, project execution plan, etc.
• RFP for consultants’ appointment.
• Preparation tender documents, tender process, evaluation.
• Manage the change control process, Design management, Risk management
• Manage the flow of project information between the client, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, suppliers through regular meetings and written communications

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management or equivalent
• 5-10years’ experience in project management within commercial, mixed use, residential or fitout capacity
• Experience and knowledge of all of the main project management concepts, tools and technique.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment, to meet often tight deadlines, and to work pro-actively as part of a committed team
• Working knowledge of MS Project and MS Office suite of products

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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