GHD is one of the world\'s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy, and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services to private and public sector clients. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Project Manager from a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) background to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a PMC job as a core function and team leader for a number of supervision staff as a potential secondary role. They will need to have strong Contract Management skills and experience, mainly FIDIC, managing projects on behalf of clients, leadership skills, team management skills, and have one of these qualifications: PMP, MCIOB, MRICS. Responsibilities: - Lead the delivery of a PMC job as a core function, ensuring that it is delivered to the satisfaction of the client, within budget and to the agreed timeframe. - Lead a team of supervision staff as a potential secondary role, providing guidance and support to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standard. - Develop project plans and schedules, identifying resource requirements and ensuring that they are met. - Manage project budgets, ensuring that all costs are accurately recorded and tracked. - Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that arise. - Provide regular project updates to clients, ensuring that they are fully informed of project progress. - Ensure that projects are delivered in compliance with local regulations and client requirements. - Use local knowledge of authority requirements to support project delivery. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that their needs are understood and met. - Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, motivating them to achieve project objectives. - Manage contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements and expectations. - Manage project documentation, including drafting and reviewing contracts and related documents. - Interpret and understand contractual requirements, including payment terms, change orders, and variations. - Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes. - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies. Requirements: - Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in engineering or a related field. - Minimum of 12 years\' experience in project management consultancy, with a proven track record of managing large, complex projects. - Experience in leading a team is highly desirable. - Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues and risks. - Experience in contract management and administration, including familiarity with FIDIC contracts. - Ability to interpret and understand contractual requirements, including payment terms, change orders, and variations. - Experience in negotiating contracts and resolving disputes. - Familiarity with the UAE legal system and regulations related to contract management is highly desirable. - Experience working in Abu Dhabi is essential. - Relevant qualifications such as PMP, CIOB, RICS, or a certificate in project management are preferred. - Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate project teams. - Experience in managing contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements and expectations. Interested? Please hit the apply now button. At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds. If you are a highly motivated individual with the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive salary package, and opportunities for career development and advancement.