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Job description

Senior Project Co-Coordinator x 4 positions available


Civil or Buildings - Construction Support
Overview
We are looking for four senior civil or building managers that have had experience
working on multimillion dollar international projects. There are 3 build roles, one of
which will be based in Athens, the other civils orientated role will be based in the UAE,
more specifically Abu Dhabi.
The roles are labelled as Project Coordinators and they are all encompassing roles, the
ideal candidate will have been a Project Manager / Assistant PM on a large project with
one of the larger contractors. You must also have had varied experiences over a career
of at least 15 years in a senior role.
Please consider whether you have this sort of experience before applying.
Below is an outline of the role to give you an idea of what is expected.
Purpose and Scope

Monitors, provides assistance, supports and acts as a link between the various
departments within the companies offices and all Civil Projects or the civil works
of the Mechanical Projects from mobilisation stage until the completion of the
project.

To provide Technical Support for Estimates during Tender periods producing


documents such as Method Statements/Project Execution Plans as required for
inclusion in the tender submittal.

Keeps the Manager Coordination and Technical Studies (Civil) fully aware of the
progress and any development during the bidding phase and/or the construction
phase of the project.

Principal Duties:
The jobholder has he following duties and responsibilities:

For Technical Support that is required for specific Tenders he will develop the
required Method Statements for the Estimator to price. During the Development

of the Method Statements he may communicate with the relevant Departments in


the Main Offices and with suppliers of specific material of specific plant.

On project award, provides continuity and coordination with project manager and
team for mobilization matters.

Prepares a draft, and later on a final mobilization checklist that includes


submittals to be provided to the Client, based on the Standard Checklist and
arranges with the Planning Engineer to prepare the mobilization schedule based
on what was agreed in the Kick off Meeting.

Assists the Project Manager remotely, and on site when required, with
mobilization activities including QA/QC, PMV, PQP, QCPs, site facilities, list of
materials and vendors, HSE procedures, Method Statements and Procedures,
Budget preparation, and Contract Review.

Coordinates and expedites with the CPD in the procurement of the critical
materials.

Assists in preparation of organization chart, manning and equipment to be used


in the project.

Assists in the preparation of Method Statements, Procedures and any other


documentation, required to be submitted to the Client.

Ensures proper implementation of Project Monitoring System and compares the


actual progress vs. the planned one and reports accordingly.

Visits site to monitor performance, suggests corrective actions when necessary,


advises management on personnel training, new applicable construction
methods, planning, and locating equipment, recommends staff from other
projects, visits EP companies and vendors on behalf of the project, and reports to
the Construction Support Manager about the current progress and financial
situation of the project with his recommendations for improvement.

Assists project with selection of subcontractors, specialized plant and equipment,


constructability items at both design and construction stages.

Assists with the selection and interviewing new staff as requested.

Conceptual design and finalization of detailed design with the Engineering on the
project temporary works.

Liaises with the technical studies Section to assist project during all its life on
concrete mix design, soil analysis and recommendations, raw material source

investigations, identification and testing, quarrying, blasting, & crushing


investigations, analysis and recommendations, asphalt raw material
investigation, analysis and mix design, and specialist civil material investigations,
reports and recommendations.

Assists project with any legal, administrative, or contractual items or queries, and
assists in preparation of claims.

Reporting:
The jobholder reports to the Manager Coordination and Technical Studies (Civil), whom
he keeps informed of all project aspects.
Supervision of Others
The jobholder uses his technical and managerial skills to supervise his subordinates as
requested.

Desired Skills and Experience


Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Civil/Building Engineering from a recognized university with minimum


15 years of experience including 10 years with a contractor, on site experience,
in the construction of quality buildings high rise/large project experience in
overseas locations is an advantage.

Member of a recognized Engineering Institution is an advantage.

Experience in Planning, Costing, QA/QC, Coordination of Design and all


mobilization requirements, with a high degree of maturity and technical
background

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Good communication skills and ability to persuade professionally, correctly, and


tactfully.

Has attained Project Manager or Assistant PM level on a project(s) exceeding


$20M

IT literate with experience in Microsoft office software (word/excel/power-point)


and advantage.

The Salary & Package

Please contact me for more details


Contact Details
If you are interested in the role and would like to apply or discuss the role and project in
more detail please either email me scott@lechley.com or call me on +44 1995 605137.

About this company


Lechley Associates Limited
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The company is a rapidly expanding business both in the UAE and internationally. With
an existing head-count of over 6000 staff, they on a huge expansion drive to recruit the
very best talent in our existing and new markets. Core competencies of employees are
initiative, drive and energy along with the ability to 'think outside of the box". They have
teams of people who love what they do and enjoy going to work every day to face a new
challenge and make an impact on their business through their individual contribution.
Us as a recruiter.
Over the last 10 years, we have developed close relationships with many of the
construction companies in the construction marketplace and built up a comprehensive
candidate database. Because of the size of the market, this means we know a lot of the
people working within it.
Even more important is our detailed knowledge of construction itself and how best to
develop different career paths. We thoroughly understand the unique nature of this
market and what it takes to succeed within it. As a qualified Quantity Surveyor who has
worked on assignments around the world, Scott Lechley has not only recruited but has
been recruited by some of the companies that he is now working for. This we believe
gives us an added insight as to what is required by the candidate and client alike.
If you would like to talk to us about any of the opportunities we have available at the
moment please give us a call on +44 1995 605137 or email me scott@lechley.com

Project Controls Manager


Descon Engineering Limited - Abu Dhabi

Job description
Responsibilities:

Formulate baseline planning, detailed level 4 planning, and budgeting;

Ensure monitoring of resources, milestones, cost and progress of the project;

Coordinate in analyzing the gaps between the targets and actual project
performance and on the basis of the analysis provide further feedback;

Ensure implementation of DELs systems on the project site.

Set up the document control office;

Ensure monitoring of engineering deliverables;

Coordinate with the concerned departments in the preparation of BOQs, BOMs


and in the generation of marked up ISOs and also correspond in the preparation
of rigging studies;

Support the QAQC and field engineering in the preparation of method statement;

Ensure the documents are in line with the contract and also analyze the gap
between the two if any;

Coordinate in the preparation of subcontract philosophy;

Monitor and ensure generation of RFQs; Finalize RFQs after clarifying scope
with the subcontractors,

Monitor the subcontractors deliverables progress on the assigned task in terms


of schedule and quality after the contract is awarded;

Review, verify and approve the invoices;

Attend weekly and monthly project progress meetings;

Desired Skills and Experience


Graduate Mechanical Engineer with at least 15 years experience in planning,
scheduling and monitoring of large scale EPC projects for Oil & Gas sector in GCC.
Requisite Skills:

Command on Primavera P 6.0

Strong Analytical Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent Leadership skills

Command on MS Office

About this company


Descon Engineering Limited
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We are a multi-dimensional engineering and construction corporation. The services
portfolio covers project management, engineering, procurement, construction,
maintenance and plant services for the sectors of Oil & Gas, Chemical/Petrochemical,
Power, Fertilizer, Cement, and Infrastructure Projects across Pakistan. To capitalize on
consistent growth and embrace the new challenges, we invite self-motivated, highly
skilled and career oriented individuals to join a team of professionals in the execution of
various ongoing and forthcoming Infrastructure projects.

Project Manager
ALE - Mussaffah Industrial Area, United Arab Emirates

Job description
As an ALE Project Manager you will be responsible for the planning and management of
projects in line with customer requirements and ALE company policies, procedures and
business ethics codes whilst striving to deliver excellent customer service. Your people
skills will be second to none as you will be communicating with all levels of staff and the
client, you will also need to attend and manage both internal and external meetings.
Your role will be key in promoting ALE's image of providing a professional and safety
conscious working environment. No two projects are the same, and project sites will be
at a number of destinations both within and outside of the UAE. If youre looking for a
role that provides constant challenge and variety, then look no further.
Role Responsibility

Plan, coordinate and implement the project management activities on a project in


order to meet the contract commitments and objectives.

Attend customer meetings to review issues associated with the delivery of a


project. These may include (although not limited to) technical, commercial,
programming and HSQE issues.

To ensure that all project programmes are inputted to online project global
management system and communicated on-time and of sufficient quality.

To ensure that all project HSQE documentation is completed on-time and of


sufficient quality to project requirements

To ensure that all routing surveys and permitting requirements are completed ontime and are of sufficient quality to project requirements.

To control project budgets to deliver profitability.

To ensure all activities meet with the standards for quality management, health
and safety, environmental policies and local laws to which the business find itself
operating under.

Co-ordinate with the internal departments to ensure our activities are compliant
with our agreed scope/contract and communication of change is made in a timely
and suitable manner.

Co-operate with the Sales Manager to identify areas of additional revenue within
a project and new sales opportunities.

Maintain historical and develop new client relationships to delivery high levels of
customer satisfaction.

Demonstrate ability to interact and co-operate with all company employees and
contractors.

The Ideal Candidate


QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE - ESSENTIAL

HND or equivalent in a technical discipline

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE - DESIREABLE

IOSH Working Safely

CSCS Safety Passport

National Grid

BESC

Risk Assessment Training

CSCS Appointed Person

EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL

At least 2 year experience in transport, shipping or lifting markets with evidence


of delivering targets and achieving objectives.

EXPERIENCE - DESIREABLE

Proven experience of acting as a project manager with a direct customer


interface.

Proven experience of developing sales opportunities with existing customers.

SKILLS - ESSENTIAL

Project management

SKILLS - DESIREABLE

Intermediate Excel / Word / Powerpoint / Outlook

Some knowledge of planning software

Clear understanding or the relevant equipment and its use

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL

High level of self motivation and self management

Good communicator Written and verbal

Must be able to work as part of a team

Able to learn new techniques and procedures

Able to invent and propose new methods of work / modifications to existing


systems

Able to solve ad-hoc problems quickly with clearly defined solutions

Quality and detail focus

Organises

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIREABLE

Able to lead a team

Influencer

Clear concise communicator written and verbal

Able to adapt communication style to suit audience (Site operator Client


Managers and supervisors)

Effective planner

Proactive

OTHER REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL

Willing to travel and work within and outside UAE for extensive periods

Current and valid driving license

Current and valid passport, no restrictions

OTHER REQUIREMENTS DESIREABLE

International driving license

Package Description
Competitive based on skills and experience.
About the Company
ALE is a leading provider of heavy lifting and transportation solutions to a wide variety of
industry sectors worldwide, ranging from power generation to ports, from renewables to
oil and gas, and from civil engineering to mining. We work with clients both onshore and
offshore, and in many other challenging environments from high altitude, to desert and
even arctic conditions. Our expertise lies in all aspects of heavy lifting and
transportation, including specialised cranes, transporters, hydraulic equipment, and
barges. The unique nature of our work means that we rely on highly skilled operators
and engineers to work on our projects in a safety critical environment.

About this company


ALE
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Founded in 1983 by Roger Harries, ALE delivers a highly tailored, end-to-end service
covering every aspect of the handling, transportation and installation of heavy,
indivisible loads, including lifting, transporting, installing, ballasting, jacking and
weighing. ALE delivers strategic heavy-lift services to a wide range of sectors, including
civil, oil and gas, energy, nuclear, offshore, renewables, petrochemical, ports, marine,
minerals and metals and mining.

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