Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR) operates within a strongly performance-driven and competitive culture, where ambition, academic excellence and institutional reputation are key success drivers. This environment is reinforced by a significant innovation dimension, promoting research, experimentation and the development of high-impact projects. The culture is further supported by a collaborative approach, encouraging team engagement, knowledge sharing and close leadership. To a lesser extent, structured processes help ensure operational efficiency and reliability across academic and administrative activities. [+]

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and construction project of the UIM campus, from the study phase to delivery and commissioning.

He/She ensures compliance with cost, deadline, quality, and regulatory conformity objectives, and participates in the structuring of the local technical organization.

Campus Development:

• Participate with the Infrastructure Pole Management in the supervision and coordination of technical studies and works consultations;
• Ensure the follow-up of the various stakeholders (Architect, OPC/BET, IGT, Laboratory, Companies, etc.) as well as the entities concerned by the project;
• Ensure the follow-up, control, and reporting of the progress of studies and works;
• Ensure compliance with deadlines, allocated costs, and contractual requirements;
• Participate in the administrative and financial management of contracts;
• Anticipate and manage technical and regulatory risks related to the project.
• Participate with the director in the supervision and coordination of studies, technical aspects, and works consultations,
• Ensure follow-up with the various stakeholders (Architect, OPC/BET, IGT, Laboratory, Companies...) as well as the UIR entities concerned by construction projects,
• Ensure the follow-up, control, and reporting of the progress of studies and works,
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and allocated costs and the requirements of the specifications,
• Participate in the administrative management of works with the Director,

Work Supervision:

• Ensure overall operational site management in compliance with contractual commitments and objectives set by the Pole Management;
• Coordinate all companies, the project owner's representative, the OPC, and the design offices to ensure technical consistency and respect for interfaces between lots;
• Ensure the proper organization of the site (detailed schedule, sequencing, coactivity, access management, safety) and the optimization of phasing;
• Monitor the physical and financial progress of the works, analyze discrepancies, and propose necessary corrective actions;
• Check the conformity of the executed works with the approved studies, contractual requirements, and current regulations;
• Approve work progress reports, analyze requests for modifications, and handle any technical disputes;
• Actively participate in site meetings and technical coordination meetings, acting as an arbitrator and decision-maker when necessary;
• Anticipate technical, organizational, or scheduling risks that could impact project delivery and implement appropriate security measures;
• Oversee the testing, commissioning, and adjustment of technical installations in coordination with the operations teams;
• Organize and manage pre-handover operations, coordinate the resolution of punch list items, and secure delivery within contractual deadlines;
• Guarantee the quality of delivered works and their compliance with operational and maintenance requirements.

Preparation and Structuring of Technical Operations:

• Integrate operational and maintenance requirements from the construction phase;
• Participate in technical choices impacting performance, durability, and operational costs;
• Organize the transition between the construction phase and the operational phase;
• Ensure the completeness of as-built documents and regulatory documents;
• Participate in setting up maintenance contracts.
• Supervise local technical operations teams;
• Participate in the recruitment of technical profiles;
• Establish operational procedures (preventive and corrective maintenance, regulatory monitoring, incident management);
• Structure technical monitoring and management tools;
• Support the skills development of local teams.
• Manage the direction's projects entrusted to him/her.
   

Cross-functional Missions:

• Represent the infrastructure pole at the Marrakech site;
• Provide regular reporting to the Infrastructure Pole Management;
• Participate in steering committees;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Infrastructure Pole's methods and procedures.

With a Master's degree (Bac + 5) from an Engineering School specializing in Civil Engineering or Building, you have a minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in real estate project management, including significant client-side responsibilities.
Experience in the commissioning of real estate assets or in supervising technical teams is a significant asset.

Technical Skills:

• Construction project management with a multidisciplinary team;
• Mastery of all building trades (Tous Corps d’États);
• Drafting specifications and contract management;
• Knowledge of ERP and safety regulations;
• Proficiency in computer tools: Autocad, Revit, BIM, MS Project, and office software;
• Good understanding of technical operation and maintenance issues.
 

Qualities:

• Leadership and ability to manage technical teams;
• Rigor and sense of responsibility;
• Organizational and anticipation skills;
• Interpersonal skills and negotiation skills;
• Availability and autonomy;
• Initiative and team spirit.