Big Fish Consult
Senior Manager, Projects Delivery Real Estate Developer, Abu Dhabi, UAE We are looking for a project delivery professional with a proven history of managing large, complex developments from concept and design through construction, handover, and close-out. This role requires a strong leader who can drive consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve demanding delivery objectives while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cost, and schedule performance. Key Qualification: • 16+ years of project delivery experience • Mandatory UAE experience, preferably within Abu Dhabi, with strong knowledge of local authorities, regulations, approvals, permitting processes, and stakeholder management • Demonstrated success delivering major developments including: • Luxury and ultra-luxury villa communities • High-rise residential towers • Large mixed-use developments • Experience on projects with values exceeding AED 500 million Preferred Background • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline • Balanced experience across contracting, consultancy, PMC, and/or client-side development organizations • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities • Demonstrated ability to drive project teams, consultants, and contractors to achieve demanding project objectives Show more Show less
16+ years of project delivery experience; Mandatory UAE experience, preferably within Abu Dhabi, with strong knowledge of local authorities, regulations, approvals, permitting processes, and stakeholder management; Demonstrated success delivering major developments including luxury and ultra-luxury villa communities, high-rise residential towers, and large mixed-use developments; Experience on projects with values exceeding AED 500 million; Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Lead and drive delivery of large, complex real estate developments from concept/design through construction, handover, and close-out; Manage consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve delivery objectives while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule performance; Coordinate across contracting, consultancy, PMC, and/or client-side development organizations; Ensure compliance with local authorities, regulations, and permitting processes; Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules; Lead project teams and maintain strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
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