Dubai Construction Project Manager – Delivery Lead

DDA-Jones Lang LaSalle Services Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a construction project for a PDS client in Dubai. You will be accountable for programme, cost, quality, safety and risk, directing the PMC project team, designers and contractors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires 10–15 years in construction/project management, with at least 3 years in PM leadership and 5+ years in UAE PMC/consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• At least 10–15 years’ experience in construction and project management, including 3+ years leading projects as PM.
• Minimum 5 years’ PMC or consultancy experience in the UAE; familiarity with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project as the PDS representative, accountable for delivery performance and client satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with the client, Designers, Contractors, utilities and authorities.
• Define and implement the project execution plan, governance, reporting lines and communication protocols.
• Escalate significant risks and deviations to the Associate Director/Project Director with clear recommendations.
• Lead the PMC project team; manage Associate Project Managers and junior staff; ensure adherence to PDS standards.
• Oversee design development, change control, value engineering and tender processes (preparation, bid evaluation, award).
• Monitor long‑lead procurement and supply‑chain risk and implement mitigations.
• Review master programmes, monitor milestones, and drive recovery or acceleration.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, interim valuations, variations and time extensions.
• Ensure quality, health & safety compliance; supervise testing, commissioning and handover.
• Maintain risk registers; prepare monthly progress reports and executive summaries.
• Oversee project closeout, lessons learned and follow‑on opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Primavera P6

FIDIC knowledge

Reporting tools

Education

Degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture or related

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

CDE platforms

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a construction project for a PDS client in Dubai. You will be accountable for programme, cost, quality, safety and risk, directing the PMC project team, designers and contractors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires 10–15 years in construction/project management, with at least 3 years in PM leadership and 5+ years in UAE PMC/consultancy.