Job Title:
Project Manager – Food Manufacturing (Greenfield Project)
Location:
Bahrain
Duration:
18 Months
Industry:
Food Manufacturing
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Project Manager with expertise in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical (M&E) engineering to act as the client’s representative on a greenfield food processing and cold storage facility project in Bahrain. This individual will manage the project end-to-end, ensuring it meets design, regulatory, and food safety standards and is delivered within the timeline and budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Representation and Project Management

• Serve as the primary client representative, ensuring project goals, standards, and specifications are met throughout all project phases, from concept through completion.
• Manage and oversee all project aspects, with a focus on M&E components due to high electrical demands.

Project Scope Development and Conceptual Design

• Lead the front-end engineering design (FEED) and conceptual layout, coordinating with stakeholders to establish project requirements.
• Oversee the creation of the project’s basis of design (BOD) and point of qualification (POQ), guiding the team from concept through detailed engineering.

Regulatory Coordination and Approvals

• Coordinate closely with government authorities to secure necessary project approvals and meet regulatory requirements.
• Work with the client and relevant contractors/sub contractors to ensure building specifications meet local construction and food safety standards.

Tendering and Contractor Engagement

• Following regulatory approval, manage the tendering process by coordinating with contractors and suppliers, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts, evaluate bids, and finalize contracts to facilitate project execution.

Construction Monitoring and Quality Control

• Monitor construction activities, ensuring adherence to project plans, specifications, and timelines.
• Implement quality control standards in line with food safety and industry standards, coordinating closely with consultants on specification compliance.

Technical Solutions and M&E Focus

• Ensure that the project’s mechanical and electrical specifications are suited to high energy and equipment load requirements.
• Research and integrate innovative technical solutions for efficient facility performance and sustainability.

Final Handover and Commissioning

• Oversee the commissioning process, facilitating a seamless handover of the facility upon completion to the project owner.
• Ensure all aspects are operationally ready, meeting client specifications and regulatory standards.

Requirements:
Educational Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering. An MBA or advanced degree is advantageous.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 - 10 years of experience in managing large-scale construction projects, ideally within the food and beverage or industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience in M&E-heavy projects with substantial electrical consumption requirements.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong experience with regulatory approvals and government coordination for large projects.
• Knowledge of industry standards in food safety and building specifications.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to represent client interests and ensure regulatory compliance.

Benefits:
Competitive salary package and benefits commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: BD2,800.000 - BD4,000.000 per month