JOB DETAILS

• Work type: Full-time

• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Make a lasting impact on Etihad's growth by leading landmark projects that enhance the experience of our guests, employees, and operations. From world-class lounges and airport facilities to engineering and corporate infrastructure, you'll take projects from idea to reality, gaining broad exposure, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to shape environments that support one of the world's fastest-growing airlines.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Project Execution & Delivery: Lead and manage multiple capital projects, refurbishment programs, fit-out works, and asset enhancement initiatives from feasibility to closeout.

• Project Planning & Risk Management: Develop comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and stakeholder management plans to mitigate delays and cost overruns.

• Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Prepare detailed project cost estimates, feasibility studies, and budget forecasts, establishing robust cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.

• Contract Administration & Commercial Management: Administer FIDIC and bespoke forms of contract, managing change control, variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT), and final account settlements.

• Value Engineering & Cost Control: Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize project costs without compromising quality, safety, or operational requirements, ensuring continuous cost control.

• Procurement & Tender Support: Support procurement strategies, prepare scopes of work, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), RFPs, and lead commercial evaluations of tender submissions.

• Stakeholder & Interface Management: Act as the primary interface between project teams, internal business units, airport operators, landlords, and external regulatory authorities.

• Technical & Design Review: Review project designs from a cost, constructability, and lifecycle perspective to ensure alignment with operational needs and long-term asset strategy.

• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all projects comply with UAE regulations, aviation industry requirements, international standards, and corporate HSE policies.

• Reporting & Governance: Manage project reporting, executive presentations, and business case development to support strategic asset planning and senior leadership decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical), Architecture, or Project Management. professional certifications (MRICS, PMP, CIOB, AACE) are highly advantageous.

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in project management and quantity surveying, with at least 5 years managing complex projects in aviation, commercial, hospitality, infrastructure, or live operational environments.

• Skills: Advanced proficiency in project planning and control (Primavera P6, MS Project), basic AutoCAD review capability, and advanced knowledge of QS software (CostX or equivalent) and MS Excel.