Job description

Senior Project Co-Coordinator x 4 positions available

Civil or Buildings - Construction Support

Overview

We are looking for four senior civil or building managers that have had experience working on multimillion dollar international projects. There are 3 build roles, one of which will be based in Athens, the other civils orientated role will be based in the UAE, more specifically Abu Dhabi.

The roles are labelled as Project Coordinators and they are all encompassing roles, the ideal candidate will have been a Project Manager / Assistant PM on a large project with one of the larger contractors. You must also have had varied experiences over a career of at least 15 years in a senior role.

Please consider whether you have this sort of experience before applying.

Below is an outline of the role to give you an idea of what is expected.

Purpose and Scope

Monitors, provides assistance, supports and acts as a link between the various departments within the companies’ offices and all Civil Projects or the civil works of the Mechanical Projects from mobilisation stage until the completion of the project.

To provide Technical Support for Estimates during Tender periods producing documents such as Method Statements/Project Execution Plans as required for inclusion in the tender submittal.

Keeps the Manager Coordination and Technical Studies (Civil) fully aware of the progress and any development during the bidding phase and/or the construction phase of the project.

Principal Duties:

The jobholder has he following duties and responsibilities:

For Technical Support that is required for specific Tenders he will develop the required Method Statements for the Estimator to price. During the Development of the Method Statements he may communicate with the relevant Departments in the Main Offices and with suppliers of specific material of specific plant.

On project award, provides continuity and coordination with project manager and team for mobilization matters.

Prepares a draft, and later on a final mobilization checklist that includes submittals to be provided to the Client, based on the Standard Checklist and arranges with the Planning Engineer to prepare the mobilization schedule based on what was agreed in the Kick off Meeting.

Assists the Project Manager remotely, and on site when required, with mobilization activities including QA/QC, PMV, PQP, QCP’s, site facilities, list of materials and vendors, HSE procedures, Method Statements and Procedures, Budget preparation, and Contract Review.

Coordinates and expedites with the CPD in the procurement of the critical materials.

Assists in preparation of organization chart, manning and equipment to be used in the project.

Assists in the preparation of Method Statements, Procedures and any other documentation, required to be submitted to the Client.

Ensures proper implementation of Project Monitoring System and compares the actual progress vs. the planned one and reports accordingly.

Visits site to monitor performance, suggests corrective actions when necessary, advises management on personnel training, new applicable construction methods, planning, and locating equipment, recommends staff from other projects, visits EP companies and vendors on behalf of the project, and reports to the Construction Support Manager about the current progress and financial situation of the project with his recommendations for improvement.

Assists project with selection of subcontractors, specialized plant and equipment, constructability items at both design and construction stages.

Assists with the selection and interviewing new staff as requested. Conceptual design and finalization of detailed design with the Engineering on the

project temporary works. Liaises with the technical studies Section to assist project during all its life on

concrete mix design, soil analysis and recommendations, raw material source investigations, identification and testing, quarrying, blasting, & crushing investigations, analysis and recommendations, asphalt raw material investigation, analysis and mix design, and specialist civil material investigations, reports and recommendations.

Assists project with any legal, administrative, or contractual items or queries, and assists in preparation of claims.

Reporting:

The jobholder reports to the Manager Coordination and Technical Studies (Civil), whom he keeps informed of all project aspects.

Supervision of Others

The jobholder uses his technical and managerial skills to supervise his subordinates as requested.

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Civil/Building Engineering from a recognized university with minimum 15 years of experience including 10 years with a contractor, on site experience, in the construction of quality buildings – high rise/large project experience in overseas locations is an advantage.

Member of a recognized Engineering Institution is an advantage. Experience in Planning, Costing, QA/QC, Coordination of Design and all

mobilization requirements, with a high degree of maturity and technical background

Fluent in written and spoken English. Good communication skills and ability to persuade professionally, correctly, and

tactfully. Has attained Project Manager or Assistant PM level on a project(s) exceeding

$20M IT literate with experience in Microsoft office software (word/excel/power-point)

and advantage.

The Salary & Package

Please contact me for more details

Contact Details

If you are interested in the role and would like to apply or discuss the role and project in more detail please either email me scott@lechley.com or call me on +44 1995 605137.

About this company

Lechley Associates LimitedFollowing companyUnfollow companyFollow company

The company is a rapidly expanding business both in the UAE and internationally. With an existing head-count of over 6000 staff, they on a huge expansion drive to recruit the very best talent in our existing and new markets. Core competencies of employees are initiative, drive and energy along with the ability to 'think outside of the box". They have teams of people who love what they do and enjoy going to work every day to face a new challenge and make an impact on their business through their individual contribution.

Us as a recruiter.

Over the last 10 years, we have developed close relationships with many of the construction companies in the construction marketplace and built up a comprehensive candidate database. Because of the size of the market, this means we know a lot of the people working within it.

Even more important is our detailed knowledge of construction itself and how best to develop different career paths. We thoroughly understand the unique nature of this market and what it takes to succeed within it. As a qualified Quantity Surveyor who has worked on assignments around the world, Scott Lechley has not only recruited but has been recruited by some of the companies that he is now working for. This we believe gives us an added insight as to what is required by the candidate and client alike.

If you would like to talk to us about any of the opportunities we have available at the moment please give us a call on +44 1995 605137 or email me scott@lechley.com

Project Controls Manager

Descon Engineering Limited - Abu Dhabi

Job description

Responsibilities:

Formulate baseline planning, detailed level 4 planning, and budgeting; Ensure monitoring of resources, milestones, cost and progress of the project; Coordinate in analyzing the gaps between the targets and actual project

performance and on the basis of the analysis provide further feedback; Ensure implementation of DEL’s systems on the project site. Set up the document control office; Ensure monitoring of engineering deliverables; Coordinate with the concerned departments in the preparation of BOQs, BOMs

and in the generation of marked up ISOs and also correspond in the preparation of rigging studies;

Support the QAQC and field engineering in the preparation of method statement; Ensure the documents are in line with the contract and also analyze the gap

between the two if any; Coordinate in the preparation of subcontract philosophy; Monitor and ensure generation of RFQs; Finalize RFQs after clarifying scope

with the subcontractors, Monitor the subcontractors deliverables progress on the assigned task in terms

of schedule and quality after the contract is awarded; Review, verify and approve the invoices;

Attend weekly and monthly project progress meetings;

Desired Skills and Experience

Graduate Mechanical Engineer with at least 15 years’ experience in planning, scheduling and monitoring of large scale EPC projects for Oil & Gas sector in GCC.

Requisite Skills:

Command on Primavera P 6.0 Strong Analytical Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent Leadership skills

Command on MS Office

About this company

Descon Engineering LimitedFollowing companyUnfollow companyFollow company

We are a multi-dimensional engineering and construction corporation. The services portfolio covers project management, engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and plant services for the sectors of Oil & Gas, Chemical/Petrochemical, Power, Fertilizer, Cement, and Infrastructure Projects across Pakistan. To capitalize on consistent growth and embrace the new challenges, we invite self-motivated, highly skilled and career oriented individuals to join a team of professionals in the execution of various ongoing and forthcoming Infrastructure projects.

Project Manager

ALE - Mussaffah Industrial Area, United Arab Emirates

Job description

As an ALE Project Manager you will be responsible for the planning and management of projects in line with customer requirements and ALE company policies, procedures and business ethics codes whilst striving to deliver excellent customer service. Your people skills will be second to none as you will be communicating with all levels of staff and the client, you will also need to attend and manage both internal and external meetings. Your role will be key in promoting ALE's image of providing a professional and safety conscious working environment. No two projects are the same, and project sites will be at a number of destinations both within and outside of the UAE. If you’re looking for a role that provides constant challenge and variety, then look no further.

Role Responsibility

Plan, coordinate and implement the project management activities on a project in order to meet the contract commitments and objectives.

Attend customer meetings to review issues associated with the delivery of a project. These may include (although not limited to) technical, commercial, programming and HSQE issues.

To ensure that all project programmes are inputted to online project global management system and communicated on-time and of sufficient quality.

To ensure that all project HSQE documentation is completed on-time and of sufficient quality to project requirements

To ensure that all routing surveys and permitting requirements are completed on-time and are of sufficient quality to project requirements.

To control project budgets to deliver profitability. To ensure all activities meet with the standards for quality management, health

and safety, environmental policies and local laws to which the business find itself operating under.

Co-ordinate with the internal departments to ensure our activities are compliant with our agreed scope/contract and communication of change is made in a timely and suitable manner.

Co-operate with the Sales Manager to identify areas of additional revenue within a project and new sales opportunities.

Maintain historical and develop new client relationships to delivery high levels of customer satisfaction.

Demonstrate ability to interact and co-operate with all company employees and contractors.

The Ideal Candidate

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE - ESSENTIAL

HND or equivalent in a technical discipline

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE - DESIREABLE

IOSH Working Safely CSCS Safety Passport National Grid BESC Risk Assessment Training CSCS Appointed Person

EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL

At least 2 year experience in transport, shipping or lifting markets with evidence of delivering targets and achieving objectives.

EXPERIENCE - DESIREABLE

Proven experience of acting as a project manager with a direct customer interface.

Proven experience of developing sales opportunities with existing customers.

SKILLS - ESSENTIAL

Project management

SKILLS - DESIREABLE

Intermediate Excel / Word / Powerpoint / Outlook Some knowledge of planning software Clear understanding or the relevant equipment and its use

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES – ESSENTIAL

High level of self motivation and self management Good communicator – Written and verbal Must be able to work as part of a team Able to learn new techniques and procedures Able to invent and propose new methods of work / modifications to existing

systems Able to solve ad-hoc problems quickly with clearly defined solutions Quality and detail focus Organises

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES – DESIREABLE

Able to lead a team Influencer Clear concise communicator – written and verbal Able to adapt communication style to suit audience (Site operator – Client –

Managers and supervisors) Effective planner Proactive

OTHER REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL

Willing to travel and work within and outside UAE for extensive periods Current and valid driving license Current and valid passport, no restrictions

OTHER REQUIREMENTS – DESIREABLE

International driving license

Package Description

Competitive based on skills and experience.

About the Company

ALE is a leading provider of heavy lifting and transportation solutions to a wide variety of industry sectors worldwide, ranging from power generation to ports, from renewables to oil and gas, and from civil engineering to mining. We work with clients both onshore and offshore, and in many other challenging environments from high altitude, to desert and even arctic conditions. Our expertise lies in all aspects of heavy lifting and transportation, including specialised cranes, transporters, hydraulic equipment, and barges. The unique nature of our work means that we rely on highly skilled operators and engineers to work on our projects in a safety critical environment.

About this company

ALEFollowing companyUnfollow companyFollow companyFounded in 1983 by Roger Harries, ALE delivers a highly tailored, end-to-end service covering every aspect of the handling, transportation and installation of heavy, indivisible loads, including lifting, transporting, installing, ballasting, jacking and weighing. ALE delivers strategic heavy-lift services to a wide range of sectors, including civil, oil and gas, energy, nuclear, offshore, renewables, petrochemical, ports, marine, minerals and metals and mining.