Project Assistant Manager

Project Assistant Manager Job Overview
- Manages contractors / subcontractors to help deliver the project on time and within budget.
- Supervise the project related to consultancy, MEP, hard services, civils, FLS, soft service, landscape, site contractors, and ensure work is completed to a satisfactory standard.
- Supervise the fit‑out works including all interior fixings and equipment.
- Ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifeline.
- Handover of the facility to the end client after project completion inclusive of snagging, drawing upgrades, warranties, O&M manuals and any related documents.
- Being available on site to coordinate queries or questions.
- Perform other tasks required by the company projects.
- Work closely with all departments related to the project.
- Work closely with authorities and legal team for any approvals required. Job Scope
- Responsible for coordination and tactical management of all technical activities on assigned projects.
- Reviews all high‑level deliverables across projects; ensures the requirements of the contract are being satisfied & completed on time with minimal project milestone constraints and not affect operational downtime of parks.
- Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and company standards.
- Ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participants.
- Responsible and accountable to ensure that all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants.
- Ensures accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for all projects under his/her direction.
- Analyzes profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects.
- Performs quality control duties and responsibilities regarding work being performed.
- Ensures that subcontractors are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work and HSE requirements.
- Directs / coordinates work in the field in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Communicates any conflicts or revisions associated with the project to Facilities Director prior to execution.
- Coordinated required inspections with local building departments.
- Identifies subcontractor non‑compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Identifies conflicts in construction progress and communicates them to the appropriate team for resolution.
- Provides updated schedules to clients and lead installers in a timely manner.
- Ensures subcontractors have corrected all snags identified before final handover / test & commission.
- Follows site inspections on projects to monitor progress, accuracy, cleanliness, safety and customer satisfaction.
- Performs job progress and completion reports.
- Conducts various meetings with each subcontractor throughout the project(s).
- Any other tasks directed by the Facilities Director.
- Works closely with all hard and soft services managers.
- Handles document controlling.
- Must be able to read, manipulate drawings in AutoCAD. Essential
- Must be a qualified / certified in an engineering field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an engineering field.
- Experience in retrofit / refurbishment projects.
- Inspirational leader.
- Keen eye for detail.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
- Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.
- Ability to use common tools.
- Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Proficient user in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and similar software such as BIM, AutoCAD).
- Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Desirable
- AutoCAD knowledge / experience.
- Document control experience.
- MEP knowledge / experience.
- 2‑3 years’ experience in an assistant manager role.
- CMMS system experience such as MAXIMO, CAFM, ACONEX or similar software.
- BIM management.
- Ability to apply project management codes and UAE standards.