PROJECT MANAGER

Job Summary

A Project Manager is responsible for leading projects from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages risks, and aligns project outcomes with organizational objectives.

Project Managers operate across industries such as IT, construction, engineering, finance, healthcare, and operations.

Job Description

The Project Manager plans, executes, monitors, and controls projects while managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. They apply structured methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) to drive predictable and measurable results.

The role requires strong leadership, structured thinking, financial control, and stakeholder management capability.

Core Responsibilities

1. Project Initiation

  • Define project scope and objectives
  • Develop project charter
  • Identify stakeholders
  • Conduct feasibility assessment
  • Establish governance structure

2. Planning

  • Create detailed project plan (WBS, milestones)
  • Develop resource allocation plan
  • Prepare budget forecast
  • Establish communication plan
  • Define risk management framework

3. Execution

  • Lead cross-functional project teams
  • Coordinate internal and external resources
  • Ensure milestone achievement
  • Monitor task dependencies

4. Monitoring & Control

  • Track schedule performance (SPI)
  • Monitor cost variance (CPI)
  • Manage scope changes through change control
  • Update risk and issue logs
  • Provide performance dashboards

5. Stakeholder Communication

  • Conduct status meetings
  • Deliver executive-level reports
  • Manage expectations
  • Escalate critical issues

6. Project Closure

  • Obtain formal acceptance
  • Conduct post-implementation review
  • Document lessons learned
  • Release resources and archive documentation

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Leadership and team coordination
  • Budget and cost control expertise
  • Risk management proficiency
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and negotiation
  • Familiarity with PM frameworks (PMBOK, Agile, Scrum)
  • Tool proficiency (MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • On-time delivery rate
  • Budget adherence percentage
  • Scope change frequency
  • Risk resolution time
  • Stakeholder satisfaction score
  • Project ROI

 

Al Manhal, United Arab Emirates

ENGINEER - CIVIL

5 open positions

Job Summary

A Civil Site Engineer is responsible for supervising on-site construction activities, ensuring that civil works are executed according to approved drawings, technical specifications, safety standards, and project timelines. The role bridges design engineering and field execution.

Typically reports to the Construction Manager or Project Manager.

Job Description

The Civil Site Engineer oversees daily site operations, coordinates with subcontractors, monitors quality control, ensures compliance with structural and civil engineering standards, and verifies that materials and workmanship meet project requirements.

This role requires strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, structural drawings, site management practices, and safety regulations.

Core Responsibilities

1. Site Supervision

  • Supervise daily construction activities
  • Ensure work is performed as per approved drawings
  • Monitor labor productivity
  • Coordinate subcontractor activities

2. Technical Implementation

  • Interpret structural and civil drawings
  • Set out levels, alignments, and site layouts
  • Ensure proper use of construction materials
  • Verify reinforcement, formwork, and concrete works

3. Quality Control

  • Conduct site inspections
  • Ensure compliance with specifications
  • Check material quality and certifications
  • Record non-conformance reports (NCRs)

4. Quantity & Progress Monitoring

  • Prepare daily and weekly progress reports
  • Assist in quantity take-offs
  • Track project milestones
  • Support preparation of interim payment certificates

5. Health & Safety Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to site safety standards
  • Conduct toolbox talks
  • Identify and mitigate site risks
  • Report accidents and incidents

6. Coordination & Communication

  • Liaise with consultants and architects
  • Attend site meetings
  • Resolve technical site issues
  • Provide feedback to project management

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Familiarity with construction methods and materials
  • Basic surveying knowledge
  • Knowledge of building codes and safety standards
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project (basic level)
  • Strong problem-solving and leadership skills

Reporting Structure Example

Project Manager / Construction Manager

Civil Site Engineer

→ Site Supervisor / Foreman

→ Skilled Workers

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Work completed as per schedule
  • Quality inspection pass rate
  • Rework percentage
  • Safety incident rate
  • Cost variance due to site execution
  • Material wastage rate

 

Al Manhal, United Arab Emirates

ENGINEER - MECHANICAL

Job Summary

A Mechanical Construction Site Engineer is responsible for supervising and coordinating on-site mechanical works in construction projects. The role ensures installation of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting, piping, equipment) complies with approved drawings, technical specifications, safety regulations, and project timelines.

Typically reports to the Construction Manager or Project Manager.

Job Description

The Mechanical Site Engineer oversees daily mechanical installation activities, coordinates subcontractors, ensures quality control, verifies material usage, supports testing and commissioning, and maintains compliance with mechanical codes and project standards.

This role requires strong field experience, technical knowledge of MEP systems, and coordination capability across civil and electrical disciplines.

Core Responsibilities

1. Site Supervision

  • Supervise installation of HVAC systems
  • Monitor plumbing and drainage systems
  • Oversee fire-fighting and sprinkler systems installation
  • Ensure piping works meet design specifications
  • Coordinate equipment installation (pumps, chillers, AHUs, boilers)

2. Technical Implementation

  • Interpret mechanical and MEP drawings
  • Review shop drawings
  • Ensure compliance with approved method statements
  • Verify pipe routing, ductwork installation, and equipment alignment

3. Quality Control

  • Conduct inspections before system closure
  • Check pressure testing and leak testing
  • Ensure compliance with international/local standards
  • Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) if required

4. Testing & Commissioning Support

  • Assist in pre-commissioning checks
  • Support system balancing (air/water)
  • Participate in performance testing
  • Ensure proper documentation of commissioning results

5. Quantity & Progress Monitoring

  • Track daily progress
  • Prepare weekly progress reports
  • Assist in material quantity verification
  • Support interim payment documentation

6. Health & Safety Compliance

  • Ensure safe mechanical installation practices
  • Monitor confined space and hot work activities
  • Conduct toolbox meetings
  • Ensure compliance with HSE standards

7. Coordination

  • Coordinate with civil and electrical engineers
  • Attend coordination meetings
  • Resolve site clashes (BIM coordination if applicable)
  • Liaise with consultants and inspectors

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire-fighting systems
  • Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings
  • Familiarity with construction standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, local codes)
  • Experience with testing & commissioning processes
  • Basic BIM coordination knowledge (advantage)
  • Problem-solving and site leadership capability
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills

Reporting Structure Example

Project Manager / Construction Manager

Mechanical Site Engineer

→ Mechanical Supervisor

→ Skilled Workers / Technicians

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Installation completion as per schedule
  • Quality inspection pass rate
  • Number of rework cases
  • Testing & commissioning success rate
  • Material wastage percentage
  • Safety compliance rate

 

Al Manhal, United Arab Emirates

HR ASSISTANT

Job Summary

An HR Assistant is an entry-level human resources professional who provides administrative and clerical support to the HR department. The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, assisting with recruitment logistics, supporting onboarding processes, and ensuring HR documentation compliance.

This position typically reports to an HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, or HR Manager.

Job Description

The HR Assistant supports day-to-day HR operations by handling documentation, scheduling interviews, updating employee records, processing basic HR transactions, and responding to employee inquiries. The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administrative Support

  • Maintain employee personnel files (physical and digital)
  • Update HRIS with employee data changes
  • Prepare HR documents (employment letters, confirmations, contracts)
  • File and archive HR documentation
  • Track employee attendance and leave records

2. Recruitment Support

  • Post job vacancies on job boards
  • Screen resumes (basic filtering)
  • Schedule interviews
  • Prepare interview documentation
  • Assist in background checks

3. Onboarding & Offboarding

  • Prepare onboarding kits and documentation
  • Coordinate new hire orientation logistics
  • Collect required compliance documents
  • Support exit clearance process

4. Payroll & Benefits Assistance

  • Collect payroll inputs (attendance, overtime, deductions)
  • Update benefits enrollment data
  • Support payroll reconciliation process

5. Employee Communication

  • Respond to basic HR inquiries
  • Redirect complex issues to HR Generalist/Manager
  • Support engagement initiatives and internal events

Required Skills

  • Strong organizational and filing skills
  • Basic understanding of labor laws
  • Proficiency in HR software / MS Office
  • Confidentiality and ethical handling of information
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Time management and multitasking ability



Al Manhal, United Arab Emirates

TIME-KEEPER

Job Summary

A Timekeeper (also known as a Time & Attendance Officer) is responsible for tracking, verifying, and maintaining accurate employee working hours to ensure proper payroll processing and compliance with labor regulations.

This role is operational and highly detail-oriented, commonly positioned within the HR Operations or Payroll department.

Job Description

The Timekeeper monitors employee attendance, overtime, leave records, and shift schedules. They ensure time data accuracy before payroll processing and resolve discrepancies between employees, supervisors, and payroll teams.

The role requires strong numerical accuracy, familiarity with time-tracking systems, and knowledge of company attendance policies and labor laws.

Core Responsibilities

1. Attendance Monitoring

  • Record daily employee attendance
  • Monitor clock-in and clock-out records
  • Track shift schedules and rotations
  • Identify absenteeism and tardiness

2. Time Data Verification

  • Review timesheets for accuracy
  • Validate overtime claims
  • Confirm leave approvals
  • Detect and resolve time discrepancies

3. Payroll Support

  • Prepare monthly time reports for payroll processing
  • Ensure correct overtime, night shift, and holiday calculations
  • Coordinate with Payroll Manager for final salary computation
  • Maintain attendance summary reports

4. Leave Management

  • Track annual leave, sick leave, unpaid leave
  • Update leave balances
  • Ensure compliance with leave policy

5. Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain timekeeping records for audit purposes
  • Ensure adherence to labor laws regarding working hours
  • Prepare reports for management review

Required Skills

  • High numerical accuracy
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Familiarity with time-tracking software or biometric systems
  • Understanding of overtime and labor law regulations
  • Strong data entry and Excel skills
  • Confidential handling of payroll-sensitive data

 

Al Manhal, United Arab Emirates
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