Job : Project Director
Posted by Arjun ThomasLocation: United Arab Emirates
Salary: £95000 – £100000 per annum + tax free plus Car + housing + Flights
Company: Digby Morris
Sector: Commercial
Job role: Project manager
Job type: Permanent
Project Director – Buildings
Status: Published
Location: Qatar, Middle East, North Africa, Russia, Eastern Europe
The Company
Our Client offers extensive project management and construction claims consulting services worldwide. Having participated in over 1,000 project assignments with a total construction value of over $100 billion, the company has experience in managing all phases of the construction process.
The Project Management Group is complemented by a world renowned Construction Claims Group, which has participated in over 5,000 disputes valued in excess of $50 billion. Construction owners turn to our client to help minimise risk and deliver projects on time, within budget with the highest quality deliverable.
To date the company is represented by over 1500 professionals in 60 offices worldwide
Role: Project Director
* At least 20 years of experience in projects within construction industry;
* Have worked at senior positions for large scale buildings projects such as Courthouses, Museums, Historical Centers, Libraries, theme parks etc
* At least 7 years of experience of program/project management, in the construction sector with strong construction management skills.
* Min 10 years International experience (ex own country) like in the Gulf countries.
* Experience in supervision of rehabilitation of Historical monuments
* Have acted as Project Director in at least one contract of technical supervision according to FIDIC Conditions of Contract or equivalent/ similar/comparable Conditions of Contract
* Should have a track record of providing direction & successfully managing programs with values greater than US$ 1 Billion.
Candidate must be very flexible in Relocation to be based in the areas of East Europe or Middle East, or North Africa or Russia/ ex-soviet countries.
Benefits:
The company offers a competitive remuneration package and responsibilities of career development within a dynamic working environment.
Career Roadblock?
Posted by Josh Nankivel
roadblock – by Lyndi&Jason via Flickr
What can you do when you feel like you’ve hit a bump on your project manager career path? Here are my thoughts, and I invite you to add your own comments with advice for this professional.
From a pmStudent community member:
I have recently been made redundant from my high flying project management role. This position was with a FTSE 100 Energy firm and therefore I was pretty dissapointed when things worked out as they did. That said it happens. So guess I wondered what your advice would be for someone who has 3 years project management experience-having managed some pretty big projects in finance, IT and engineering services. The only thing is I don’t have a qualification like Prince2 and am wondering how I would get recruiters and employers attention in a UK Market where atleast 5 years experience is needed for Junior project managers.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thank you
Certification
Gaining the predominant certification in your region is definitely a good idea. It’s not all you need to do, but it’s a good step. When potential employers screen your CV or resume you want it to make it into the “maybe” pile and a certification will help with that. Find out what’s important to prospective employers, and also take into consideration your own industry and interests. IPMA, Prince2, PMP, etc. These might be possible candidates…but what about becoming a certified Scrum Master if you are in software development? There are a lot of niche credentials that may offer you a lot of personal value and make you more attractive as a candidate.
Stretch and Be Aggressive
On the experience question, the perception might be that everyone requires 5 years of experience. They probably say it right on the job posting. After I dropped out of university, I started in a technical role and worked my way into management positions. Being laid off many times, I had to constantly wrestle with the fact that most of the jobs I wanted “required” a degree I didn’t have. I eventually did go back to school and earned the degree, but I learned that you can still land jobs that say they want more experience or education than you have. I’ve landed jobs in the past that required 10 years of experience when I only had 3-4 years of experience. My passion and demonstrated competency made up for the lack experience in the minds of the hiring managers.
It’s all about separating yourself from the pack. Networking is powerful, because when people who know you are good refer you there is a trust factor that goes with it. Being aggressive and demonstrating that you can exceed expectations consistently works well. Don’t just send your resume or CV and a cover letter. Make phone calls. Ask someone in the company what the big challenges they face are, and come up with a solution to them. Find ways to demonstrate your ability to add value to the organization.
Find a talk to people via social networks who work at the organization and network with them. I don’t mean “hey, can you put in a good word for me?” to someone you just met. Asking good questions about them and the work they do are good ways to find out more about the organization. Take them out for coffee or lunch. Give first, with no direct expectations.
Every new job should be a stretch, at least that’s my philosophy. If you don’t have to learn more in order to be successful, then you’re stuck in a rut…you are not growing. Sure, every employer would love to hire someone who already knows everything and can hit the ground running. They realize that’s not always feasible though, especially when people are moving up into a new role.
Consider Alternatives
Sometimes it’s best to target related roles which allow you to keep close to your desired role and perhaps act as a stepping stone later on. One example in my career was many years ago when I lost a job leading the technical operations for a company and stepped into a call center manager role. It was a large step down if you look at it with a short-term mindset (role/salary was much less), but the decision was deliberate because I wanted to get my foot in a particular organization and I had an idea about how I could prove myself within the company and move into other roles.
Here, sometimes you have to wrestle with being overqualified for a position. In the cases I have done this I’ve had to anticipate the hiring managers’ hesitancy to hire me because they thought I was overqualified and would leave as soon as something else popped up. I usually initiate a frank discussion where I discuss that although I am overqualified, my goal is to work for this company. I let them know that I see myself moving into a different role (within this company) a few years down the road, but the way I build credibility and trust is to outperform and exceed expectations. I have to do that in this role first, before I’m going to even start considering other positions down the road.
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Job : Project Manager
Posted by Arjun ThomasOverview
Club Penguin is an innovative virtual world website for kids ages 6 – 14 which was acquired by The Walt Disney Company in August 2007.
We are looking to expand the growing team of skilled, conscientious employees who are needed for a fast growing online game for kids. We are a community oriented company with a fun and dynamic workplace located in Kelowna, BC, Canada.
There is always something fun to do in Kelowna! Enjoy beautiful sunny beaches, orchard-fresh fruit, breathtaking hiking trails, plenty of lakes for boating, excellent shopping and dining, prestigious golf courses and wineries, and your choice of three renowned ski resorts in the valley.
The City of Kelowna sits among adventurous mountains, mysterious lakes, and luscious orchards and vineyards. It is the heart of the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, with a population over 100,000 within the city limits, and one of the warmest climates in Canada. Kelowna is located four hours (by car) northeast of Vancouver, BC.
Description of the Position:
The Project Manager, Production facilitates processes and communication to ensure the success of all production projects.
Responsibilities:
• Facilitate design phase of production projects, including setting up meetings, gathering information from all stakeholders, and recapping and distributing information.
• Oversee the flow of communication between team members in regards to projects.
• Provide status and progress reports on projects. Ensure Director is equipped with up to date status of projects.
• Utilize project management tools – Track and maintain project schedules, task lists, resources and work allocation.
• Participate in and initiate iterative process improvements.
Qualifications:
• Some post secondary preferred.
• PMP certification required.
• 3+ years in project management.
• Production studio experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software, Microsoft Office, and Visio.
• Fluent in English.
Skills and Abilities:
• Collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with technology project life cycles.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Organized and fluent in project management tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitator.
• Easily able to prioritize and delegate.
Job : Digital Project Manager
Posted by Arjun ThomasAnother vacancy I came across.
Recruiter: Web Recruit Ltd
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: c£45,000
Position type: Temporary
Digital Project Manager – Web Marketing, New Media (6-12 Month Contract)
North Oxfordshire
c£45,000
Our client specialises in the luxury retail sector. They now have an opportunity for a Digital Project Manager to join their growing and dynamic team.
This is the ideal role for a forward thinking Project Manager with a background in the digital marketing/new media industry who is looking for a new challenge.
Reporting to the Digital Director, as a Digital Project Manager you’ll be tasked with delivering elements of the company’s digital marketing strategy. This is a new area of the business which means you will have a key role in shaping its delivery and the chance to share your skills in the new media and web development space.
You’ll take ownership of allocated digital projects, and your role will involve:
- Producing timelines for projects
- Monitoring and ensuring projects meet deadlines
- Producing regular status reports and updating stakeholders
- Ensuring ongoing communication with team members and stakeholders
To be considered for this position you must have:
- Project management experience gained within a digital marketing/new media environment
- Experience of managing web development projects
- An understanding of web development, email marketing, banner ads, SEO and social media
As the Digital Project Manager you’ll also need to be an excellent communicator who will thrive in an exceptionally fast moving and ever changing environment. Attention to detail and proficiency using the MS Office suite will also be essential.
It would be beneficial to your application if you have experience with formal project management methodologies such as Prince2, agile or similar. In addition, experience in the retail sector is also desirable.
Project Management Jobs in Saudia Arabia
Posted by Arjun ThomasFor those of you interested in oppurtunities in the Gulf these following job postings might interest you.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (ASSOCIATE LEVEL)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Salary: £70000 – £110000 per annum + Benefits
Company: Reed Property & Construction
Sector: Commercial
Job role: Project manager
Job type: Permanent
Having been established in the Middle East for 2 years now, Reed have built up an enviable client base of developers, consultancies, constructors and contractors.
In order to support the recruitment process for one of our distinguished Clients, a leading international construction and property consultancy with major projects commencing across the region, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager in Saudi Arabia.
With 15 years professional experience in project management, candidates should have a bachelor degree in a relevant discipline and industry experience from a large international contractor on high rise projects within the region. Chartered or accredited status is desirable.
Proven experience of successful Project Management with high rise projects is essential and candidates without this experience will not be considered.
Please email your CV directly to apply.
Project Manager (Communications)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Salary: Excellent Package
Company: LBH Consultants
Sector: Oil / Gas / Power
Job role: Other construction roles
Job type: Permanent
The Client is a leading Engineering Company operating within the Middle East region which provides a range of engineering services to clients with the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors.
Continued growth and the securing of new contracts has led to the opportunity for an experienced Communications Project Manager to join their company. The role will be a permanent staff position to be based in Saudi Arabia.
The Project Manager must plan, direct and coordinate all activities relating to engineering projects. He should undertake project management of individual or multi design jobs and lead teams in engineering projects management. The Project manager will oversee all activities in project management and provide directives and guidelines to the subordinates within the project team. He must ensure the project design and services are completed timely to the client’s satisfaction and deliver them within the approved budget and allocated resources.