Senior Project Manager Masterplanned Residential Development

Overview

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for the client and stakeholders, supporting the management of relationships and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Manage the post-contract delivery of defined project packages or workstreams, ensuring performance against scope, programme, and budget.
• Support the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), contributing to delivery strategy, milestones, and resource planning.
• Implement project governance processes, ensuring adherence to reporting, communication, and decision-making protocols.
• Administer contracts and support procurement activities, including the management of consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets and track costs, supporting financial control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and change requests, implementing effective mitigation measures.
• Oversee quality assurance for assigned packages, ensuring compliance with design intent, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across site and office functions, driving collaboration and performance.
• Prepare and deliver regular project reports, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key actions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in line with governance and audit requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supporting lessons learned and best practice across the project.

Key Skills & Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years total experience in construction project management, with a strong track record delivering large-scale building projects through the post-contract phase.
• Proven PMC / consultancy-side background, with experience working on high-value luxury residential or hospitality developments (AED 1bn+).
• Prior experience working within the UAE construction market, with a good understanding of local regulations and delivery practices.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to monitor budgets, track costs, and support financial control.
• Sound understanding of contract administration and the ability to manage contractual processes effectively.
• Technically competent, with a solid understanding of construction methodologies and quality assurance processes.
• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A collaborative and hands-on approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.