Project Manager - Design

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Project Manager (Design) in NEOM, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager and Senior Management in the overall direction and management of assigned project contracts. This includes building and maintaining professional relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, other consultants and contractors, as well as managing the overall project coordination and delivery in line with planned timelines and budgets.

Key accountabilities:

1. Organize and supervise the work of the assigned team to ensure that all work within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner, consistent with operating procedures and policy.

Role and responsibilities:

1. Understand and develop the Client Project Brief, work breakdown structure, packaging of delivery packages and programming of works timeline.
2. Assist The LINE Procurement team in initiating, managing and closing out Consultancy workstreams assigned to them, including preparation of RFP documentation, tender plans & evaluation criteria.
3. Ensure that all strategies and project deliverables for the project are comprehensively reviewed, with all design and constructability issues identified and resolved.
4. Work with the Senior Project Manager to develop project budgets, timelines and plans for various elements of a project.
5. Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with approved guidelines.
6. Lead in the development of the project delivery timeline for inclusion in the contract documentation.
7. Monitor and report to the Senior Project Manager and Higher Management on the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones and any conditions affecting project cost or schedule.
8. Support or develop recommendations and action plans to resolve issues affecting the successful execution of the works.
9. Assist in assessing Change Management issues on projects, where required.
10. Participate in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices.
11. Prepare required statements and reports timely and accurately to meet department requirements, policies, and quality standards.
12. Manage and report risks to ensure strict adherence to agreed design timelines and develop a risk mitigation schedule as contingency.
13. Provide inputs and implement policies, systems, and procedures for the assigned team to fulfill all relevant procedural/legislative requirements.
14. Understand and lead in the preparation and implementation of the Project Management Plans, Design Management Plans and Project Quality Plans.
15. Liaise with the Technical Services Department (ETSD) and Shared services personnel for delivery of design, costs, schedules and overall project support.
16. Coordinate with various teams to create a business feasibility study across financials, sales and marketing operations.
17. Coordinate with counterparts in all NEOM Sectors and Departments to ensure their specific review, comments and recommendations are incorporated.
18. Work with different stakeholders across the organization to ensure common alignment for the project.
19. Liaise with various NEOM Stakeholders and ensure that risks are communicated.
20. Ensure the adoption of new industry trends and technologies, best-in-class project management standards, and innovative design concepts.
21. Verify that financial and non-financial resources are effectively utilized and allocated.
22. Assist with the bidding process for comprehensive design, including creating scopes of work, shortlisting vendors, and conducting technical bid evaluations.
23. Conduct periodical site surveys to ensure that work is carried out to appropriate standards.
24. Manage the development and circulation of design reports to relevant stakeholders.
25. Conduct meetings with contractors and consultants to address critical contractual/commercial issues.
26. Verify that coordination between contractors and direct reports is facilitated to enable timely revisions and approvals.
27. Utilize in-depth knowledge and experience to liaise with industry-leading Subject Matter Experts.

Knowledge:

1. Project Management
2. Detailed knowledge of development of concept strategies, development programs and project feasibility, along with international codes and standards.
3. Sound understanding of business/venture strategies with ability to problem-solve and make effective decisions.
4. Strong leadership ability, rational judgement and reasoning skills.
5. Leads by example - Creates an inclusive work environment based on trust and respect.
6. Demands excellence - Able to work through ambiguity to drive team performance.
7. Innovative - Executes new and creative solutions which advance internal and external clients.