Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide for effective management and coordination of project design, construction, and building by working closely with the projects key stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered and handed over in a timely manner and within the set budget, to enable Etihad Rail to reach its organizational objectives.

Accountability Areas:
Manage projects end-to-end management of assigned projects by planning and organizing all the various project-related activities such as project planning, resource allocation, budget management and issue and risk management, in accordance with project management principles and tools.

*Supervise the administration of assigned projects and oversee the project teams works in designing and building the rail through ongoing coordination with PMC and project team members and contractors.
*Work closely with the projects architects, engineers and any appointed specialists or subject matter experts in order to ensure project milestones are timely achieved and project delays are effectively handled, in accordance with the approved project plan and timeline.
*Provide ongoing guidance and support on the execution of technical day to day operational activities in line with the approved plan and documentation.
*Plan assess and revise the construction plan as and when required, in line with Etihad Rail\'s business needs and requirements, in order to meet organizational objectives while maintaining quality standards and enabling project delivery in a timely manner
*Ensure all project team members are continuously complying with established construction standards and protocols, building codes, and any other applicable industry practices and regulatory requirements set forth by the UAE.
*Review monthly progress reports consolidated by the PMC and Contractors staffed on the project, address any raised issues or outstanding matters, liaise with the Quality & Excellence Department to identify risks, and effectively formulate an action plan to ensure the project\'s works and progress are not affected.
*Conduct regular visits to the project\'s site in order to maintain physical oversight of project progress and ensure that the execution of all works is compliant with regulatory requirements, environmental regulations, and quality and safety standards, to ensure Etihad Rail is not in violation of any legal stipulations
*Review monthly payments invoiced by the PMC to effectively monitor the project\'s budget and ensure adequate cost control is performed throughout the project cycle, in line with project management principles and tools.
*Maintain the project risk log and review the Quality Plan of the PMC and contractor to ensure necessary measures are implemented to ensure project works are executed in line with established quality and safety standards.
*Provide assistance in organizing a list of audits with the Head of Quality and Excellence and routine site inspections with Etihad Rail engineers in accordance with internally established policies and procedures.
*Organize and conduct meetings with the ER Head of Engineering, the PMC, and the Contractor where necessary to address and resolve delays in construction due to design issues and critical items which may impact the timely completion of the project.
*Review incident and violation report and ensure that adequate measures are taken to avoid re occurrence, in line with internally established policies and procedures.
*Review and validate contract changes in relation to project scope, assess the impact on Etihad Rail, and submit a change request form to management for consideration and approval.
*Review PMC deliverables upon completion and handover to ensure contracted activities and services have been fulfilled, in line with the approved scope of work and agreed-upon standards and protocols.

Job Requirements

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of Relevant Experience

Rail Personnel