Project Manager (Geotechnical)

Keller

Country in East Africa Region, UAE

Posted on: 26 Jun 2024

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

We are looking for a site-based Project Manager, experienced in managing large geotechnical contracts.
- The position is based in one of the countries in East Africa
- Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities:
- Lead project teams, including engineers, field staff and site yard
- Prepare and manage project budgets, resources, tracking expenses and making adjustments as necessary.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, monitoring progress against milestones. Identify and address any delays or deviations from the schedule.
- Ensure timely and profitable delivery of project and parts thereof.
- write up, verify and correct, approve project submissions in coordination with head office functions such as method statements, risk assessments, HSE-documents etc.
- Establish and enforce quality control procedures. Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work meets specifications and standards.
- Ensure all project activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns.
- Lead project correspondence such as minutes of meetings, letters, supplier related matters etc.
- Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and resolve issues.
- Prepare and present project reports, including status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Address and resolve conflicts and disputes that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Manage changes to project scope and contracts. Ensure all contractual obligations are met.

Requirements:
- Experience requirements: 5-7 year of experience in managing large geotechnical projects (>5M USD) as Project Manager
- Hands-on and focus on contractual and commercial aspects of work in coordination with Site Engineer-Team and Head Office
- Ready to stay and work on site with reasonable rotation scheme
- Fluent in English. Other languages, preferably Portuguese are welcome

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Keller’s experience in the geotechnical engineering industry is now over 155 years. Currently Keller is the world’s largest independent Ground Engineering Contractor, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions. Our reputation is built on Engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation. Our services are used across the construction spectrum in infrastructure, industrial, commercial, residential and environmental projects. As subcontractor specialists in geotechnical engineering, we have established an international and local presence in the Middle East.

Our strong reputation for delivering innovative and cost-effective foundations and ground engineering solutions together within an environment where safety is the number one priority, has made use the reputable company we are today. Working at Keller also means having plenty of opportunity for development. As Keller´s business is very challenging, we need to rely on highly skilled professionals. Thus, we support our employees continuously in their personal and professional development. We offer a wide range of training, coaching and other workshops which cover various competencies, including: Technology, Customer relations, Business efficiency, Leadership, Working methods and Communication skills.

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