Project Manager - Telecom system

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Abu Dhabi
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Security
The Role
Manage client relationships, oversee project planning and execution, ensure budget compliance, lead engineering teams, and maintain quality standards.
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What you will do: 

Stakeholder & Client Management: Act as the main contact for clients and contractors. Lead meetings, resolve issues, and manage change requests. 

Project Initiation: Review scope and goals with Sales. Align project with client specs, HSE standards, and international codes. Prepare execution plan. 

Project Planning: Create detailed plans with timelines, resources, and budgets. Coordinate schedules and ensure alignment with contract terms. 

Team Leadership: Lead engineering and site teams. Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure smooth communication. 

Budget & Cost Control: Manage budgets, track costs, and approve purchases. Forecast costs and handle scope changes. 

Technical Oversight: Review and approve designs. Ensure proper integration of telecom systems and resolve technical issues. 

Client Communication: Provide regular updates and reports. Manage expectations and ensure satisfaction. 

Risk Management: Identify risks, assess impact, and implement mitigation plans. 

Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with standards. Oversee inspections, testing, and commissioning.

 

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain project records, prepare reports, and ensure audit-ready documentation. 

Procurement & Vendor Management: Select vendors, manage procurement timelines, and ensure compliance with specs. 

Installation Supervision: Oversee telecom system installation in challenging environments. Coordinate with other disciplines. 

Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry and safety standards. Coordinate permits and inspections. 

Testing & Handover: Lead FAT/SAT and commissioning. Approve test procedures and manage client handover. 

Project Closure: Finalize handover, conduct reviews, and support warranty phase. Capture lessons learned. 

 

What we look for:  

Required: 

  • Degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or similar.  

  • 10+ years of experience in low voltage, security, and telecom systems.  

Preferred:  

  • Experience with JCI/TYCO UAE and Oil & Gas projects.  

  • PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certifications are a plus.  

  • Background in Telecom System Integration (TSI) is an advantage.  

  • Experience in EPC/FEED and ADNOC projects is beneficial.  

  • Strong knowledge of low current systems: Access Control, CCTV, LAN, VOIP, WiFi, Fire Detection, Intercom, PAGA, Radio (UHF/VHF), etc.  

  • Skilled in project planning, costing, and execution.  

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and team management skills.  

  • Able to prepare professional documents and client communications.  

  • Good understanding of contracts and vendor coordination. 

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Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
Low Voltage Systems
Telecom Systems
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The Company
HQ: Chennai
100,000 Employees

What We Do

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission.

Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.

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