Senior Project Manager - Client

A growing real estate developer seeking an experienced Project Manager to represent the client (developer) side across the full development lifecycle — from design and procurement through construction to handover. You will act as the owner's representative, safeguarding project cost, quality, and timeline while coordinating consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

This is a delivery-focused role for someone who has sat on the developer's side of the table and knows how to hold consultants and main contractors accountable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned development projects end-to-end on behalf of the developer, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Act as the primary point of contact between the developer and appointed consultants, contractors, and authorities.

• Review and monitor design deliverables, drawings, and specifications to protect the developer's interests.

• Oversee procurement and tendering support — reviewing scopes, evaluating bids, and coordinating awards with the commercial team.

• Track project progress against programme, identify slippage early, and drive corrective action.

• Manage variations, claims, and change control, ensuring commercial exposure is minimised.

• Chair and minute progress meetings; produce clear, board-ready progress and risk reports.

• Coordinate with authorities and regulatory bodies (e.g. Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, DEWA) on approvals and NOCs as required.

• Oversee handover, snagging, and defects liability close-out.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

• 8+ years' experience in real estate / building development, with recent experience on the client / developer side (not solely contractor or consultant).

• Proven delivery of residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects in the UAE.

• Strong working knowledge of UAE authority approval processes and local construction practices.

• Solid command of project controls — programme, cost, and risk management.

• Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.

• Professional certification (PMP, RICS, or chartered status) is an advantage.

Pay: AED30,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person