Project Director / Associate Director

Job Description

Job Description
Faithful+Gould is a hands-on project delivery organisation that has moulded its business to respond to the demands of the nations in which it operates. In doing so, we actively seek to employ staff who possess strong pro-active management skills which enables them to understand the entire delivery process from site acquisition through to feasibility, design, construction, sales and occupancy phases. Our end-to-end project delivery solution is focused on best maximising project outcomes while minimising project risk for our Clients.
.Define and implement criteria for control and management of the project.
.Monitor, review and ultimately take responsibility for the content of the project master programme. Unsure the structure of the master programme is in line with the envisaged or agreed project WBS and provide strategic guidance to the schedule formulation.
.Monitor and oversee progress status updates of the master programme and where necessary liaise with project stakeholders to lead delay mitigation strategies and improvement initiatives.
.Monitor and ensure the contract programme under the construction contracts is in place, fully reviewed and approved by the necessary project stakeholders and that all revisions and or progress updates are thoroughly reviewed and accepted.
.Take an active and leading role in the control of time on the project, ensuring a protocol and full review of early warnings is in place, and generally ensure a project structure, and personal ownership of changes, is implemented.
.Hold, chair and lead risk meeting and actively participate in formulation of mitigation and control measures. Regularly discuss risk management
.You are likely to be responsible for the technical and commercial performance of the engagement on behalf of the company. Upon commencement undertake a full handover from the bid manager /responsible director and ensure the engagement risks are fully identified and control measures in place. Lead the formulation of an internal Project Management Plan (as dictated within the BMS) that sets out the internal arrangements around delivery, resource management, financial management and PSR establishment/ownership.
.Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes
.Manage the design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities
.Establish an effective and universal strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team
.Ensure the supervision team and site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion
.Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing
.Chair and lead progress meetings with the contractor and supervision consultant to pro-actively manage the project and mitigate any delivery issues prior to it impacting delivery
.Monitor the delivery of Contract Administration services by other, and ensure such is protecting the Client as far as possible. Pro-actively monitor this service to ensure active claims protection and management is in place through the issue of contractual correspondence and record maintenance. Note if Faithful+Gould is fulfilling the role of Contract Administrator further project specific roles and responsibilities will be required to be set out in the Project Management Plan section and specific sign-off from the assigned regional director will be necessary.
.Uphold the values of the Company through your actions and assist to enforce Company standards at all times
.Demonstrate clear leadership
.Manage the welfare and motivation of all company direct reports, providing leadership, guidance and encouragement
.Mentor and guide direct reporting staff to grow, improve, develop and together with Senior Management set clear career and role objectives.
.Plan for and undertake annual performance reviews in line with company processes.
.Ensure effective budget control is in place across the project, and that such is reviewed and updated on minimum monthly basis.
.Where applicable lead and oversee the value management strategy.
.Oversee the award of contracts and review on behalf of the Client.
.Negotiate and convert contracts as required by the project(s)
.Manage the commercial performance of the project for Faithful+Gould in line with corporate governance requirements.
.Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably, taking the lead role in the resolution of any disputes that may arise.
.Lead the process of Client engagement, through regular meetings, presentations and discussions during the project delivery. Be comfortable leading such scenarios and exhibit exemplar communication skills, representing the company well and in a professional manner in all cases.
.Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders
.Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company
.Maintain up-to-date project skite sheets and resumes for the project team for use by the Company
.Actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry.
Our aim is to protect and maximize our clients interests throughout the planning and delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget. We pride ourselves on collaborating with client teams and developing long-term relationships.
Key services include – Project management, programme management, project controls, commercial management, cost management and expert scheduling and construction planning.
Our industry is going through a digital transformation and we have been investing in and pioneering digital methods to improve all aspects of our service. We have focused our digital transformation around platform modernization and product development and through standardization and automation, we are achieving efficiencies that are directly passed on our clients who benefit from a consistent quality of service as well as the savings.
Acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, we also have an extensive depth of geographic exposure across 50 countries and the breadth of 53,000 experts. As one of the largest engineering contractors, we have access to 17,000 staff in the Middle East making us one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in the region.
We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

Job Details

Employment Types:

Full time

Industry:

Engineering / Procurement / Construction

Function:

Advertising, DM, PR, MR & Event Management , Anchoring / TV / Films / Production

Roles:

Assistant Director / Director

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