Senior Project Manager
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About the Role
A confidential client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-end hospitality and residential development projects in Dubai. The role requires a proactive leader with strong technical background in project and construction management, managing design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
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Responsibilities
- Lead project delivery activities in alignment with company objectives and brand values
- Develop, manage, and monitor project programs, budgets, and risk registers
- Coordinate feasibility studies, site due diligence, and design development
- Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, health and safety requirements, and sustainability objectives
- Manage multidisciplinary design teams to ensure timely and coordinated outputs
- Support tendering and appointment of consultants, contractors, and suppliers
- Monitor construction progress, quality standards, and adherence to design intent
- Act as the principal client representative for all project related matters
- Prepare and deliver regular project reports, presentations, and dashboards to senior management
- Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
- Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience
- At least 5 years in the UAE or GCC region
- Proven track record of managing luxury hospitality and high end residential projects from inception to completion
- Professional accreditation such as PMP, RICS, MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC based contracts, local permitting processes, and regional construction practices
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Overview
- The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end to end delivery of high end hospitality and residential development projects on behalf of the client.
- This role requires a proactive leader with a strong technical background in project and construction management, capable of managing design, procurement, construction, and handover phases while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.
- The Senior Project Manager acts as the key interface between the client, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that the client’s vision and brand standards are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project delivery activities in alignment with company objectives and brand values.
- Develop, manage, and monitor project programs, budgets, and risk registers.
- Coordinate feasibility studies, site due diligence, and design development.
- Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, health and safety requirements, and sustainability objectives.
- Support the development team manage multidisciplinary design teams (architectural, interior design, MEP, structural, etc.) to ensure timely and coordinated outputs.
- Support the review of design documentation to ensure alignment with project brief, budget, and operational requirements.
- Facilitate design workshops and value engineering exercises.
- Support tendering and appointment of consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
- Review and recommend procurement strategies suitable for luxury hospitality and residential developments.
- Administer contracts in coordination with commercial and legal teams, ensuring compliance and fair execution.
- Monitor construction progress, quality standards, and adherence to design intent.
- Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (Master’s degree preferred).
- Professional accreditation such as PMP, RICS, MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in the UAE or GCC region.
- Proven track record of managing luxury hospitality and high end residential projects from inception to completion.
- Experience working within client or developer organizations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC based contracts, local permitting processes, and regional construction practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and forecasts.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering excellence.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multicultural teams.
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