Office Manager

3 weeks ago

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Next Engineering Consultant Full time

Office Manager will be responsible for assisting the Partners, General and Creative Chief Officer with various consulting projects in the field of Engineering Consultancy. They will work closely with clients, gather data, analyse information, and develop projects for clients. The Office Manager will also be involved in managing projects teams, supervising staff and maintaining relationships with clients.

The Office Manager will assist the team as follows:
Project Delivery and Client Management:
Lead, coordinate, manage end-to-end and project delivery ensuring exceptional quality, productiveness, timely completion and client satisfaction

Providing guidance to cross-functional project teams and direction to ensure project goals are met

Track project progress and adjust plans as needed

Review and provide feedback on delivered project

Manage projects timelines, budgets, and resources

Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to senior partners and stakeholders

Research and Analysis:
Lead the research on urban planning policies, best practices and trends

Lead data analyses

Participate in internal initiatives to improve processes, tools and methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement:
Deliver presentations to clients, community groups and other stakeholders

Help to facilitate community engagement processes, such as workshops, focus groups and public meetings

Liaise with public agencies, private developers and other stakeholders to gather input and ensure project alignment

Business Development and Networking:
Prepare bid documents, design proposals and maintain relationships with the clients

Support the senior partners in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities

Attend industry events, conferences and workshops to stay current on trends and expand your professional network

Contribute to the firm's marketing and communication efforts

Develop and maintain a strong external network of industry contacts, clients and partners

Team Leadership and Professional Development:
Support recruitment, onboarding and development of top talent

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, translating insights into actionable solutions for the clients

Continue to develop skills and knowledge in design and related fields

Seek opportunities to grow leadership and management capabilities within the firm

Qualifications and Skills:
A Bsc degree in architecture, project management, or a related field.

15+ years of experience in architecture or consultancy, with a proven track record of successful projects delivery.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

In-depth knowledge of Engineering practices and industry trends.

Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Excellent level of Arabic and English languages

Ability to Commute:

- Abu Dhabi (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Abu Dhabi: Relocate before starting work (required)

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