Associate Director - Project Delivery Dubai Holding Real Estate

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to oversee multi-project delivery in real estate development. You will coordinate with section heads and leads to ensure projects align with strategic objectives, budgets, and timelines, while driving risk management and stakeholder communications.

The role requires 12–15+ years in project leadership, including 8+ years in senior roles, and proficiency with Primavera, Power BI, and MS Office. A PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Architectural Engineering or Construction.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 12–15+ years total experience, 8+ years in senior leadership roles.
• 5+ years with a developer preferred.
• Strong project delivery, risk and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and documentation of Job Requisitions with cross-functional teams.
• Guide project management strategies with Section Heads and Project Leads.
• Manage multiple projects aligning with strategic objectives and growth.
• Drive communication plans to resolve anomalies during project delivery.
• Monitor actual cost vs budget and oversee financial reports.
• Facilitate change requests to keep schedule and budget on track.
• Lead project delivery processes within assigned budgets and timelines.
• Support contractor mitigation plans, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Assist commercial function and stakeholder relations throughout client lifecycle.
• Prepare user manuals and training materials for implementation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Negotiation

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering/Construction

Tools

Primavera

Power BI

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

About the Job:

• Oversee the preparation and documentation of Job Requisitions, ensuring alignment with workforce plans and business objectives in collaboration with cross-functional departments.
• Guide project management strategies and delivery activities in coordination with Section Heads and Project Leads, ensuring company projects are executed efficiently and in line with the overall strategic plan.
• Oversee the management of multiple projects across the business, ensuring monitoring of progress and successful completion of projects while aligning outcomes with the company’s strategic objectives and growth priorities.
• Drive communication plans while ensuring its execution to effectively resolve any anomalies that may arise during Project completion phase.
• Manage actual cost verses budget on periodic basis and oversee financial reports/data related to project’s financial performance.
• Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget ensuring project delivery schedule is in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead efficient and compliant project management and budget management for multiple projects across the Company while imposing Projects delivery process within assigned budgets to ensure its timely completion.
• Support with the implementation of contractor's mitigation plan for the project along with execution plan, procurement, acceleration program and resources allocation to ensure that schedules are maintained within agreed time-frame.
• Support the commercial function throughout the client lifecycle, enhancing client relationship for projects and working closely with stakeholders in-order to plan, execute, and troubleshoot issues that arise on projects.
• Prepare user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful project implementation and turnover of the process or system to the clients.
• Collaborate closely with various Sectors to successfully execute technical assignments while meticulously assessing both anticipated and unforeseen risks and values.
• Oversee Statutory & Authorities compliance and ensure quality and engineering works are complied with standard norms and Company’s expectations.
• Navigate relationships including complex situations with clients and partners with professionalism and proactive problem-solving.
• Provide technical support to the commercial team for key activities in areas of technical focus related to projects.
• Analyze information and ensure that reports are consolidated for management review.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and global best practices in project management and real estate development.

About You:

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in Civil Engineering/ architectural engineering/ Construction
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification – preferred
• Understanding of industry-specific delivery standards and technologies, statutory, regulatory, and quality compliance requirements relevant to project delivery.
• Min of 12-15+ years experience, including 8+ years of experience in a senior leadership/project lead role - managing large-scale/ multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Preferably 5+ years of experience with a developer.
• Construction management
• Project Management skills
• Well versed in using project programing software; Ms. Office suite - Power-point; Power BI for dashboards / reporting. Skilled in Primavera – preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Budget Management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Project Documentation
• Team collaboration
• Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skill
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient in risk, issue, and change management
• Effective reporting and presentation skills for senior leadership and board
• Proficient negotiation abilities

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.