Senior Project Manager - SAAS Abu Dhabi

SAAS Properties Abu Dhabi is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Projects Department and lead the delivery of our development projects from inception to handover. What you’ll do • Lead the planning, execution and delivery of projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards • Act as the main link between SAAS and consultants, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders • Guide consultants through all design stages and identify value engineering opportunities • Oversee tendering, contract award and contract administration with our commercial and legal teams • Monitor construction quality, safety and progress, and resolve technical issues on site • Lead testing, commissioning, handover and close-out • Mentor project managers, site engineers and support staff, and provide executive-level reporting What we’re looking for • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management • 12+ years in real estate development or construction project management, of which at least 5 years client-side with a developer • Proven record leading mixed-use or large-scale development projects and managing multidisciplinary teams • Working knowledge of UAE regulations and processes: RERA and escrow, Dubai Municipality and DDA/Trakhees approvals, Civil Defence, DEWA connections, and owners’ association handover • Contract administration experience (FIDIC preferred) • Strong leadership, stakeholder management and executive-level reporting skills Preferred • Experience with branded residences, hospitality or high-rise (G+40 and above) projects • Exposure to sustainability certification (Estidama, LEED, Al Sa’fat) and smart-building specifications • Prior involvement in off-plan sales launches and the coordination of show units and sales centres • Existing relationships with Dubai consultants, contractors and authority contacts • MSc in Project Management or RICS membership