Design Project Manager – Luxury Real Estate Developments

Ohana Development; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohana Development seeks a Design Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end design for premium real estate projects in the UAE. You will coordinate architects, consultants, and authorities from concept through handover, ensuring alignment with the project brief, budget, and schedule.

The role requires strong multidisciplinary coordination, risk management, and documentation control to maintain quality and programme integrity. A background in luxury or high‑end developments is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Master’s degree or PMP is advantageous.
• Professional membership with a recognized body is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design process across concept to handover stages.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and authorities.
• Monitor design against budget, programme, and quality.
• Chair design coordination meetings and issue minutes.
• Oversee design changes, approvals, and cost impact.
• Ensure drawings and specs are complete and issued on time.

Skills

Design management

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Risk management

Contract administration

Documentation management

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Master’s degree or PMP (advantage)

Professional accreditation (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ohana Development seeks a Design Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end design for premium real estate projects in the UAE. You will coordinate architects, consultants, and authorities from concept through handover, ensuring alignment with the project brief, budget, and schedule.

The role requires strong multidisciplinary coordination, risk management, and documentation control to maintain quality and programme integrity. A background in luxury or high‑end developments is advantageous.