Deputy Project Manager

Mered Residences Real Estate LLC; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 420 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MERED Residences Real Estate LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Deputy Project Manager to support the Project Director across design, procurement, construction and commissioning for a major mixed-use development.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, monitor programmes, manage interfaces with authorities, and prepare management reports to senior leadership. Fluency in English and a track record in UAE projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Typically 4–7 years of relevant professional experience in real estate development, project management, design management, construction or a related field.
• Exceptional candidates with slightly less experience but strong demonstrated capability may also be considered.
• Experience working on residential, mixed-use, hospitality, commercial or other complex real estate developments.
• Good understanding of the development lifecycle from design and approvals through procurement and construction.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and contractors.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Take day-to-day responsibility for coordinating and progressing the project under the Project Director.
• Assist in planning, scheduling and execution across all development workstreams.
• Coordinate internal teams—Design, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Sales and Marketing—and external consultants and contractors.
• Monitor design deliverables against programmes and contractual obligations.
• Support authority submissions and coordination with Abu Dhabi authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor procurement activities and long-lead items; assist with budget and cost tracking.
• Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards and management presentations for senior leadership.
• Represent the Project Director in meetings when delegated.

Connaissances

Project coordination

Leadership

English proficiency

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Outils

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

Aconex

Description du poste

MERED is an international real estate developer pioneering a new era of luxury living in the UAE. The company works in close partnership with leading international architects, designers, consultants, contractors and specialist partners to create distinctive developments combining strong architectural identity, exceptional quality and execution excellence. MERED’s approach goes beyond individual buildings. We aim to create destinations that contribute meaningfully to their surroundings, shape cities and deliver lasting value for residents, clients and communities. As part of its continued expansion in Abu Dhabi, MERED is developing a major mixed-use project in collaboration with internationally recognized design and engineering partners.

Key Responsibilities

1.Project Coordination:

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the coordination and progression of the project under the direction of the Project Director.
• Assist in planning, scheduling and execution across all key development workstreams.
• Develop, maintain and monitor project programmes, key milestones, dependencies and critical activities.
• Coordinate internal teams including Design, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Sales and Marketing.
• Coordinate external architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Track agreed actions and ensure timely follow-up by responsible parties.
• Identify potential delays, interface issues and delivery constraints at an early stage and propose mitigation measures.
• Support the Project Director in maintaining alignment between design ambitions, commercial objectives, regulatory requirements and delivery strategy.
• Represent the Project Director in coordination meetings when delegated to do so.

2.Design Management:

• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, landscape, interior design and specialist consultant teams.
• Monitor design deliverables against agreed programmes and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate design information between disciplines and identify technical conflicts or gaps.
• Organise and participate in design reviews, technical workshops and coordination meetings.
• Ensure that decisions, comments and required actions are properly recorded and implemented.
• Coordinate design information required for authority submissions, tendering and construction.
• Support value engineering exercises while protecting the approved design intent, product quality and positioning.
• Assess the potential impact of design changes on programme, budget, constructability and end-product quality.
• Support coordination between the different uses and components of the mixed-use development to ensure proper integration of architecture, engineering, operations and customer experience.

3. Authorities, Permitting and Approvals:

• Coordinate the preparation, submission and follow-up of documentation required for project approvals.
• Maintain an integrated tracker covering authority submissions, permits, NOCs and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate consultants' responses to authority and stakeholder comments.
• Monitor approvals against the overall project programme and identify potential risks or delays.
• Support communication and meetings with Abu Dhabi authorities, master developers, infrastructure stakeholders and other relevant parties.
• Ensure that regulatory requirements and approval conditions are properly incorporated into the project.

4. Procurement and Tender Management:

• Support development and implementation of the procurement strategy together with the Commercial Department.
• Coordinate technical information and scopes required for consultant, contractor and specialist tenders.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings, technical evaluations and recommendation processes.
• Support the preparation and review of scopes of work and consultant or contractor responsibilities.
• Monitor critical procurement activities and long-lead items against the project programme.
• Coordinate between design, commercial and delivery teams to ensure procurement packages are sufficiently developed and issued on time.

5. Construction and Site Coordination:

• Support the transition of the project from design and procurement into construction.
• Coordinate with contractors, supervision consultants and design teams during project execution.
• Monitor construction progress against the approved programme and key milestones.
• Participate in site meetings, progress reviews and technical workshops.
• Coordinate the resolution of RFIs, design changes, technical interfaces and site constraints.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed project decisions and corrective actions.

6. Commercial and Financial Management:

• Support preparation and monitoring of the project budget.
• Track commitments, expenditure, forecasts and potential cost variances together with the Commercial and Finance teams.
• Monitor project spending against approved budgets.
• Review the potential cost and programme implications of design changes, variations and alternative technical solutions.
• Support value engineering and optimisation exercises.
• Assist with financial models, feasibility studies and development scenarios where required.
• Maintain commercial awareness when evaluating design and technical decisions.
• Maintain and regularly update the project risk register.
• Identify design, technical, programme, regulatory, procurement, commercial and construction risks.
• Propose practical mitigation measures and follow up on agreed actions.
• Escalate material risks to the Project Director with clear analysis and proposed solutions.
• Support compliance with applicable contractual, regulatory, health and safety and environmental requirements.

8. Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards and presentations for the Project Director and senior management.
• Report clearly on programme, design, approvals, procurement, construction, commercial matters and project risks.
• Prepare briefing materials and presentations for management, shareholders and external stakeholders when required.
• Ensure meeting minutes, decisions and actions are accurately recorded and followed through.
• Provide concise analysis and recommendations rather than simply reporting outstanding issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Typically 4–7 years of relevant professional experience in real estate development, project management, design management, construction or a related field.
• Exceptional candidates with slightly less experience but strong demonstrated capability, commitment and development potential may also be considered.
• Experience working on residential, mixed-use, hospitality, commercial or other complex real estate developments.
• Good understanding of the development lifecycle from design and approvals through procurement and construction.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and contractors.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a real estate developer or client-side project management organisation.
• UAE development experience, preferably in Abu Dhabi.
• Experience dealing with authorities, master developers, infrastructure providers and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Experience with high-rise, residential, commercial, hospitality or mixed-use developments.
• Experience working with internationally recognised architects, designers or engineering consultants.
• Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera, Aconex or equivalent project management and document control platforms.
• Understanding of project budgets, feasibility studies and financial modelling.
• PMP, RICS, CIOB or other relevant professional qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Skills and Competencies

1. Project and Technical Skills:

• Strong planning, scheduling and project coordination capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple interconnected workstreams simultaneously.
• Good understanding of design management, procurement, authority approvals and construction processes.
• Ability to coordinate interfaces between different development components and uses.
• Ability to identify coordination gaps, programme risks and technical issues at an early stage.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain effective project records, trackers and reporting systems.
• Understanding of how design decisions affect constructability, programme, cost and product quality.

2. Commercial and Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to support budget preparation, cost tracking and forecasting.
• Ability to assess alternative options and provide structured recommendations.
• Understanding of the relationship between development parameters, design, cost and overall project feasibility.
• Ability to distinguish between critical issues and matters that can be resolved through normal project coordination.

3. Leadership and Communication:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with consultants, contractors, internal teams and senior stakeholders.
• Confidence to drive meetings, challenge assumptions constructively and follow up on commitments.
• Ability to build productive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to coordinate and influence stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority.
• Ability to prepare clear management reports, presentations and decision papers.
• Sound judgement regarding when to resolve matters independently and when escalation is required.

4. Mindset and Development Potential:

• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.
• High level of commitment, dedication and reliability.
• Proactive approach to resolving problems rather than simply reporting them.
• Intellectual curiosity and genuine willingness to learn.
• Ambition to develop beyond the immediate requirements of the role and take on progressively greater responsibility.
• Openness to feedback and ability to learn quickly from experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities.
• Resilience and willingness to take responsibility in challenging situations.
• Genuine interest in architecture, cities and real estate development.
• Pride in creating exceptional products and delivering the best possible outcome for clients.
• Motivation to contribute to developments that shape skylines, improve their surroundings and leave a lasting positive legacy.

What Success Looks Like

The Deputy Project Manager will become the Project Director's principal day-to-day counterpart for the project and progressively take greater ownership of its delivery.

Success will be demonstrated through:

• Clear control of the project programme, priorities and key milestones.
• Timely progression of design, authority approvals and procurement.
• Effective coordination between internal departments, consultants and contractors.
• Early identification and resolution of risks and potential delays.
• Reliable preparation for construction and subsequent delivery.
• Accurate, concise and decision-oriented management reporting.
• Ability to propose solutions and recommendations rather than simply identify problems.
• Increasing ability to independently manage substantial elements of the development.
• Confidence in representing MERED with consultants, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Consistent focus on the quality of the final product and the experience delivered to MERED's clients.

For an ambitious professional, the objective of the role is not simply to assist in delivering one project. It is to develop the experience, judgement and leadership capability required to take responsibility for major developments in the future.