DHCA - Senior Manager - Developments and Projects - Ru''ya Careers

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) oversees the DHCC ecosystem, driving development across medical, wellness and regulatory spaces with a focus on governance and value. A senior role seeks leadership in planning, feasibility, master planning, design, procurement, construction and handover, coordinating with consultants, investors and authorities to deliver projects on time and budget.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture with 8–10 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Planning and delivery of DHCC developments aligned with strategies, budgets, timelines and quality standards.
• End-to-end development lifecycle: feasibility, master planning, design, procurement, construction, contracts, handover.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, investors, sub-developers, tenants and authorities for delivery and outcomes.
• Monitor engineering activities, design reviews, permits, site inspections, claims, variations and payment certifications.
• Due diligence, negotiations and contractual arrangements with investors and sub-developers through project completion.
• Establish governance frameworks, controls, SLAs, and risk management practices.
• Maintain development data, land transactions and investor records for due diligence and reporting.
• Evaluate development opportunities and coordinate feasibility studies and development plans.
• Drive continuous improvement across development processes and delivery practices.
• Prepare budgets, phasing, cash flows, procurement plans and schedules with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing and future DHCC developments ensuring alignment with approved strategies, budgets, timelines and quality.
• Direct the end-to-end development lifecycle including feasibility, master planning, design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, investors, sub-developers, tenants, authorities and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor engineering activities, technical reviews, permits, site inspections, and resolution of issues.
• Administer investor and sub-developer due diligence, negotiations and contractual arrangements through project completion.
• Establish governance, controls and SLAs to promote compliance and efficiency.
• Maintain development data, land transactions and investor records for reporting and due diligence.
• Evaluate development opportunities with multidisciplinary teams to develop feasibility studies and development plans.
• Drive process improvement to enhance efficiency, quality and asset value.
• Support budgets, phasing strategies, cash flow projections, procurement plans and development schedules with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Architecture

Tools

EstateMaster

AutoCAD

3ds Max

Revit

Job description

Job description

Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), was established in 2011 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with a mandate to advance DHCC as the emirate’s healthcare and wellness free zone. DHCA oversees the development of DHCC’s ecosystem, which operates at an intersection of healthcare, wellness, community living and regulation, and facilitates business set-up across medical care, wellness, academic and research. DHCA offers a healthy work environment across multiple departments, including asset management, leasing, customer care, licensing ،marketing and communications, human resources ,finance ،legal and audit. Human resources within DHCA benefit from competitive packages, training programmes, and career growth prospects. With an open-door policy, every talent contributes to the advancement of DHCC.

• Oversee the planning and delivery of ongoing and future DHCC developments, ensuring alignment with approved strategies, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

  
  

• Direct the end-to-end development lifecycle, covering feasibility, master planning, design, procurement, construction, contractual matters, and project handover.

  
  

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, investors, sub-developers, tenants, authorities, and other key stakeholders to facilitate effective project delivery and stakeholder outcomes.

  
  

• Monitor engineering activities, technical reviews, fit-out permits, site inspections, claims, variations, payment certifications, and resolution of project-related issues.

  
  

• Administer investor and sub-developer due diligence, negotiations, contractual arrangements, and stakeholder relationships through project completion and handover.

  
  

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, controls, policies, procedures, SLAs, and agreements to promote compliance, efficiency, and effective risk management.

  
  

• Maintain and oversee development data, land transactions, and investor records to facilitate due diligence, reporting, and informed business decision-making.

  
  

• Evaluate development opportunities and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop feasibility studies, development plans, and recommendations.

  
  

• Drive continuous improvement across development processes, project controls, and delivery practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and asset value.

  
  

• Facilitate the preparation of project budgets, phasing strategies, cash flow projections, procurement plans, and development schedules in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in relevant development and design software, including EstateMaster, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Revit, or equivalent applications.

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 8 - 10 years of relevant experience