Bridges Project Manager

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

Zutari in the United Arab Emirates

Zutari has been operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2000, opening our Dubai office in 2002 and our Abu Dhabi office in 2007.

Zutari also has offices in Doha and Riyad, and our involvement in the Middle East and North Africa extends to the Gulf states of Oman and Bahrain, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco.

We have established excellent relationships with key clients, working closely with primary and secondary infrastructure and property developers and government authorities to foster infrastructure excellence throughout the region.

With our ability to offer lead consultancy and architect of record (AoR) services through our unlimited licenses in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we offer bespoke solutions that truly benefit our clients, the environment, and communities that we work in.

Over two decades of involvement in the Middle East have cemented Zutari’s reputation in the market.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Bridges Project Manager to join our team at Zutari Middle East. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of bridge projects from inception to completion. As part of your responsibilities, you will manage project teams, ensuring all projects are executed to the highest standards, while occasionally contributing to project design as needed.

Working closely with our structural engineering team, you will drive the design and construction of provincial, municipal, and community-related structural infrastructure across the Middle East region. This role involves liaising with clients, managing project budgets and schedules, and providing both leadership and technical support to ensure successful project delivery.

In addition to project management, you will occasionally step in to complete design tasks, allowing you to stay engaged with the technical aspects of the work and maintain your design expertise.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to grow business opportunities across the region, be self-motivated, and ready to take on new challenges while advancing their career at Zutari Middle East.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or an associated discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Professional registration
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in design, contract administration, and client relations
• related to structural infrastructure projects
• Experience in project management
• Experience in mentoring and training staff in a collegial environment
• Proven track record of successful project delivery
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and retain clients for repeat business
• Interest in engineering in rural communities
• A master’s degree in Structural Engineering would be an advantage
• PMP designation is a preferred asset
• Available to travel as required
  
  
  

We believe that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.