Senior Manager - Projects - Dubai Holding Real Estate
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About the Role
Dubai Holding Real Estate is seeking a Senior Manager - Projects to manage multiple real estate development projects. The role involves overseeing contractor execution, procurement, risk management, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
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Responsibilities
- Initiate requisitions for services and works in coordination with cross functional teams
- Manage multiple projects, tracking progress and ensuring delivery aligned with business objectives
- Oversee contractor execution plans, procurement, and resource allocation while maintaining clear stakeholder communication
- Manage change requests, highlighting impact on scope, timeline, and budget
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and as per defined processes
- Identify and mitigate project risks to safeguard cost, quality, and timelines
- Align project objectives with stakeholders and monitor progress against targets
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinate approvals with authorities
- Monitor project financials, track cost vs. budget, and report performance
- Manage client relationships and support issue resolution across projects
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure timely delivery of technical aspects
- Provide technical support, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and prepare reports for leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field with Project Management certification
- 10–12 years’ experience, including 4–6 years in a leadership role and 3+ years with a developer/contractor/consultant
- Strong knowledge of UAE building codes, regulations, and project delivery standards
- Proficient in MS Office, Power BI, and project tools (Primavera or similar)
- Solid expertise in construction management, engineering, and project execution
- Skilled in stakeholder management, communication, and coordination with technical teams
- Experience in project planning, budgeting, scope management, and change management
- Strong risk management capabilities to identify and mitigate project risks
- Ability to manage complex projects end to end with excellent organizational and communication skills
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About the Job
- Initiate requisitions for services and works in coordination with cross functional teams.
- Manage multiple projects, tracking progress and ensuring delivery aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee contractor execution plans, procurement, and resource allocation while maintaining clear stakeholder communication.
- Manage change requests, highlighting impact on scope, timeline, and budget.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and as per defined processes.
- Identify and mitigate project risks to safeguard cost, quality, and timelines.
- Align project objectives with stakeholders and monitor progress against targets.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinate approvals with authorities.
- Monitor project financials, track cost vs. budget, and report performance.
- Manage client relationships and support issue resolution across projects.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure timely delivery of technical aspects.
- Provide technical support, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and prepare reports for leadership.
About You
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field with Project Management certification.
- 10–12 years’ experience, including 4–6 years in a leadership role and 3+ years with a developer/contractor/consultant.
- Strong knowledge of UAE building codes, regulations, and project delivery standards.
- Proficient in MS Office, Power BI, and project tools (Primavera or similar).
- Solid expertise in construction management, engineering, and project execution.
- Skilled in stakeholder management, communication, and coordination with technical teams.
- Experience in project planning, budgeting, scope management, and change management.
- Strong risk management capabilities to identify and mitigate project risks.
- Ability to manage complex projects end to end with excellent organizational and communication skills.
About the Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Career development opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment.
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