Senior Manager

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Project Development Manager. The successful candidate will lead and manage the development process to meet business objectives. Responsibilities include conducting design reviews, preparing business cases, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field, with 6-8 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in a senior role. Excellent project management and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience in real estate/ development management/ design / project management.
• 4 years at senior capacity within the Real Estate industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development process of projects.
• Review design submissions for compliance.
• Prepare business cases and obtain stakeholder approvals.
• Lead development teams to ensure alignment with goals.
• Oversee risk documentation and mitigation.

Skills

Ms. Office suite

AutoCAD

Project management

Financial management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Architecture/ Engineering/ Real Estate Development

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible to lead and manage the development process of projects to ensure that the business plan objectives such as launch schedule, design quality and budget are achieved.

Key Accountabilities

• Review design submissions for technical and commercial compliance during the design stage, and lead value engineering exercises to achieve target budgets to ensure that all design submissions comply with technical and commercial requirements.
• Operate within the stipulated framework to maintain legal and ethical standards and ensure compliance with required DHRE regulatory framework and corporate governance.
• Review architectural submissions for 'look and feel' items within the delivery stage, protect the design intent, and ensure that purchasers receive what they have purchased to ensure alignment with the design intent.
• Operate within the stipulated framework to maintain legal and ethical standards and ensure compliance with required DHRE regulatory framework and corporate governance.
• Lead, prepare and provide inputs to business cases including financial, design, and procurement strategies for projects within the portfolio to ensure that all business cases align with the company's strategy. Obtain stakeholder approvals by coaching project teams.
• Propose and define strategies for delivering the development pipeline and managing the development teams (Legal, Financial, Market Research, Marketing, Sales, Project Managers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors and all Engineering Disciplines) to ensure that they are working towards the same goals and possess the resources needed to succeed.
• Lead all aspects of the development process, including feasibility, master planning, design, procurement, consultant/contractor appointment, and project execution to ensure that all technical procedures meet approved corporate operational objectives.
• Oversee and review the preparation of project-specific development and design briefs that reflect project intent and objectives.
• Identify and document risk items for each business case, including individual property levels, analysing and ranking overall risk exposure (i.e., technical, financial, and human resources), and actively leading risk mitigation measures to ensure that business cases are secured to meet profit and turnover targets.
• Manage consultants and ensure that risks are mitigated, and senior management is informed of any changes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, including liaising with stakeholder partners and key business affiliates.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture/ Engineering/ Real Estate Development; Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of real estate development processes, regulations, and industry standards

Minimum Experience (number of years)

• Min.6-8 years’ experience in real estate/ development management/ design / project management, of which 4 years at senior capacity within the Real Estate industry

Job Specific Skills

• Well versed in Ms. Office suite and AutoCAD software
• Project management skills including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage project budgets, cash flow, and financial statements.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and implement business plans and strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams of diverse professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Attention to detail with the ability to review and analyze technical and financial documents.
• Negotiation skills with the ability to manage contracts and agreements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.