Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee real estate development projects across their entire lifecycle, from initial concept and pre-construction planning through construction execution, project completion, handover, and post-handover activities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in end-to-end project management within the real estate development sector, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and timely completion. This position requires a proactive professional with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, leadership capabilities, and the ability to take complete ownership of projects while effectively managing consultants, contractors, authorities, and other key stakeholders. Key Roles & Responsibilities:- • Lead projects from initial concept, feasibility assessment, and development planning through to construction readiness. • Oversee project planning, design development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. • Manage and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and specialist design consultants throughout all design stages. • Oversee design reviews, value engineering, constructability assessments, and technical coordination. • Coordinate with relevant authorities to secure necessary permits, NOCs, and statutory approvals. • Develop comprehensive project execution strategies, master schedules, procurement plans, and risk management frameworks. • Oversee tender preparation, contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, and contractor selection. • Coordinate contract negotiations and awards in collaboration with commercial and procurement teams. • Manage consultant and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. • Take full responsibility for the successful execution and delivery of assigned real estate development projects. • Lead and coordinate main contractors, subcontractors, supervision consultants, and specialist contractors. • Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. • Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, and coordination meetings to proactively address project challenges. • Identify potential delays, technical issues, and execution risks, implementing timely corrective actions. • Maintain overall accountability for project timelines, approved budgets, quality, and delivery milestones. • Evaluate project risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns. • Manage communication and coordination between internal departments, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders. • Prepare and present comprehensive project progress reports, highlighting key milestones, risks, financial performance, and required management decisions. • Oversee project completion activities, including testing and commissioning, inspections, snagging, and defect rectification. • Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to obtain completion certificates and required clearances. • Ensure timely and successful project handover in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate with relevant internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from construction to operational management. • Manage post-handover activities, including the defects liability period (DLP). • Ensure timely resolution of construction defects, outstanding works, and warranty-related matters. • Coordinate with contractors, facilities management, and relevant stakeholders to address post-handover issues. • Oversee final project closeout, including outstanding contractual and commercial obligations. Requirements:- • Comprehensive understanding of the complete real estate development lifecycle, from inception to post-handover. • Strong technical knowledge of architectural, structural, MEP, and construction processes. • Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-value development projects. • Extensive experience in pre-construction planning, design coordination, tendering, construction management, and project delivery. • Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, contracts, procurement, and risk management. • In-depth knowledge of UAE construction regulations, authority approval procedures, and industry standards. • Excellent leadership, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and demanding deadlines. Experience & Qualifications:- • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline. • Minimum 15–20 years of relevant experience in construction and UAE real estate development project management. • Proven experience managing projects through all stages of development, including pre-construction, construction, handover, and post-handover. • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments. • Strong experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, main contractors, and project stakeholders. • Familiarity with Dubai authority approvals, construction regulations, and project handover requirements. • Professional qualifications such as PMP, MRICS, and FIDIC-related certifications are mandatory. How to apply:-To apply, please send your updated CV to [email protected] mentioning the position in the subject line. Important Note:- Please apply only if you meet the mandatory requirements, particularly the UAE real estate developer-side experience and residential tower project delivery experience.