Water Project Manager

Role Purpose

Manages multiple small to medium sized projects.  The Project Manager shall develop project schedules and budgets.  Perform financial analysis related to projects.  Work with the Design and construction colleagues to execute projects on schedule and within budget. 

Planning and Strategy

•  Provides direction, making decisions and/or obtaining additional assistance as the situation warrants to ensure project completion per schedule and budget. 
• Promotes technical excellence on the project, including furtherance of the Quality Improvement Process.  Ensures that adequate checking is performed in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Ensures that work is coordinated between the Design staff and Construction staff by maintaining clear and frequent communications.  This should include the constructibility reviews by the Construction team on the design produced.
• Advises management regarding any problem areas, staffing requirements, delays in production, scope changes, or other events which could affect project completion.
• Initiates and/or reviews change order requests for additions, deletions, or changes to the original scope of work.
• Where non-compliance exists, ensure corrective action implementation occurs within prescribed timeframes.
• Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

People Management

• Promote a high-performance working environment embracing NEOM’s values.
• Provide feedback and support to stakeholders, addressing issues or conflicts in a timely and constructive manner.
• Ensure clear communication, manage expectations, and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise.
• Manages operations and maintenance contractors operating logistics temporary utilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A degreed engineer with extensive design and construction experience in water utilities infrastructure and operations and maintenance.
• The Project Manager shall have outstanding client relationship building skills.
• The Project Manager shall possess excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Thorough knowledge of contractual matters and project control is a must for this position
• 8 plus years as a project manager. Prefer experience working with multinational staff operating in complex business environment in an auster environment.
• Deep understanding of design and construction utilities principles, technologies, and best practices, including sustainable solutions that first look to incorporate the permanent solution, and if the permanent solution is not feasible develop a sustainable temporary solution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Proven experience managing, coaching and mentoring subordinate staff.
• A creative and agile approach to workplace challenges.
• A significant knowledge of utilities risk management.