Associate Director - Projects

DUBAI PROPERTIES GROUP LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Properties Group LLC in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior project management leader to oversee the preparation and documentation of job requisitions, align with workforce plans, and guide cross-functional delivery of complex projects.

The role emphasizes budget control, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and advanced planning tools such as Primavera and Power BI, with PMP certification preferred and 12–15+ years' experience in senior roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering or Construction Project Management.
• PMP certification preferred; strong knowledge of industry standards and compliance.
• 12–15+ years experience with 8+ years in a senior leadership role; developer experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills and proficiency in Primavera, Power BI, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee requisitions alignment with workforce plans and cross-functional collaboration.
• Guide project management strategies, delivery, and monitoring across multiple projects.
• Manage budgets, costs, and financial reporting; monitor schedule and change requests.
• Coordinate with contractors, procurement, and commercial teams; ensure compliance.
• Prepare manuals and training materials for implementation and turnover.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in real estate development.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk & change management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management

Tools

Primavera

Power BI

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

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/ ConstructionProject Management Professional (PMP) certification – preferredUnderstanding 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 managementProject Management skillsWell 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 stakeholdersBudget ManagementExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.Project DocumentationTeam collaborationExceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skillExcellent analytical skillsProficient in risk, issue, and change managementEffective reporting and presentation skills for senior leadership and boardProficient negotiation abilities