Project Manager - Client Representative

Project Manager – Luxury Development - Client Representative | Developer Role Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Luxury Real Estate Developer Immediate Joiners Only! (Please do not apply if you cannot join immediately) About the Position: We are looking for a highly experienced Project Manager – Client Representative to oversee premium luxury real estate developments and protect the client’s interests throughout the full project lifecycle. This role is ideal for: • Senior Project Managers from reputed main contractors seeking to transition into a client-side role with strong exposure to luxury/high-end developments. • Proven Client-side Project Managers from reputed real estate developers with experience managing high-value luxury projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery excellence across cost, time, quality and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary client representative throughout the project lifecycle • Lead coordination between consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders • Oversee construction execution to ensure quality, safety and compliance standards • Review and approve engineering submissions, shop drawings and material submittals • Monitor project progress, risks and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery • Manage variations, claims and contractual matters in line with project objectives • Conduct regular site inspections and enforce quality benchmarks aligned with luxury standards Position Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent • 12–18 years of total experience in the construction/real estate sector • Strong experience in luxury villas, premium residential towers, luxury hotels or upscale mixed-use developments • Deep understanding of contracts, variations, claims, and commercial controls • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills • UAE experience is mandatory Preferred: • PMP certification • Experience working with leading UAE developers • Strong contractual knowledge (FIDIC exposure preferred) Required Skills: • Deep expertise in reviewing contractor engineering submissions. • Exceptional ability to oversee quality assurance through detailed site inspections. • Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders. • Proficient in handling complex project timelines and delivering on objectives. • Ability to manage high-pressure, high-value projects.