Research Laboratories Projects Specialist

Job Description 

(RL Projects Specialist)  -(Research Laboratories Operations)

Description

The Projects Specialist provides technical expertise in the creation of project plans for all phases such as infrastructure and laboratory development.

He/she will work closely with the Director, Research Laboratories, Facilities, Environment, and Health in the development, effective communication, and monitoring of project plans and administrative activities.

• Lead the development of project plans and schedules and identify and implement appropriate scheduling methods and techniques in all phases of the project.
• Lead the development of a progress measurement system to ensure proper implementation of project and time control functions.
• Direct the laboratory space utilization tracking system to manage space assignments, occupancy, and utilization.
• Review, analyze and monitor project plans and schedule compliance levels.
• Ensure that HSE policies and guidelines are implemented in the project in coordination with the KU EHS team.
• Identify and communicate critical issues and/or risk to the project team that may impact the delivery of project deliverables to establish mitigation measures.
• Identify reasons for completion shortfalls.
• Review the scope of work for the different work packages, and coordinate the same with the stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Maintain organized files and records that facilitate information retrieval as required.
• Assist in preparation of miscellaneous presentations, reports and documents, gather information, and provide ad-hoc administrative support when requested.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Prepare budgetary estimates in coordination with relevant stakeholders in the projects.
• Monitor and follow up on daily progress with different stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Arrange scheduled meetings to discuss and monitor progress and to facilitate coordination amongst stakeholders; prepare meeting minutes.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science and/or Project Management.
• Extensive work experience in planning or project management for research facility projects.
• Certified Planning & Scheduling and/or active membership in a professional institution is preferred and an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and other planning & scheduling software.
• Must be fluent in English both written and speaking with good communication and organization skills.

Expats:

A minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).

Primary Location: KUK – Khalifa University
Job: Specialist
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time