Our client is bidding for work on the APM Project in Dubai and they are looking for experienced and suitably qualified candidates for the role of Design/Engineering Manager.
Job Summary:
The Design/Engineering Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of design and engineering for large-scale APM projects. This includes overseeing design consultants, ensuring compliance with local regulations, integrating multidisciplinary designs, and supporting project delivery from pre-concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full suite of project control functions across planning, cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
- Oversee integrated project schedules and ensure alignment between civil, systems, and rolling stock delivery.
- Manage budget control processes including forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and performance analysis.
- Establish and monitor KPIs to measure project health, progress, and productivity.
- Direct the development and implementation of project controls systems, tools, and dashboards.
- Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, and systems integration teams to maintain alignment on scope and interfaces.
- Support executive reporting, performance reviews, and client presentations with accurate, timely data.
- Lead risk identification and mitigation planning across all project phases.
- Implement robust change management protocols and ensure change impacts are properly assessed and communicated.
- Ensure project control practices are compliant with contractual, regulatory, and governance requirements.