Project Manager

GRID Properties Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee development-led construction projects. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project alignment with developers, and maintaining quality standards throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management within construction or real estate.
• Proven experience with developers and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of construction and development projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants for design delivery.
• Supervise subcontractors to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Coordination

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Value Engineering

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in development-led construction projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working closely with developers, managing multidisciplinary design teams, supporting procurement processes, coordinating with subcontractors, overseeing QA/QC standards, and driving value engineering efforts throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management & Coordination:
   • Lead the day-to-day management of assigned construction and development projects.
   • Liaise directly with developers and clients to ensure alignment on project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
   • Monitor and report on project progress, budgets, risks, and key deliverables.
2. Design Coordination:
   • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure timely delivery of design packages.
   • Facilitate design reviews and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on technical and aesthetic goals.
   • Manage design changes and ensure impacts on cost, schedule, and quality are assessed and approved.
3. Procurement Assistance:
   • Support the procurement team in tender preparation, evaluation, and selection of vendors/subcontractors.
   • Assist in preparing scopes of work, contract documents, and procurement schedules.
4. Subcontractor & Site Management:
   • Supervise and manage subcontractors to ensure quality and program compliance.
   • Conduct regular site inspections, review progress, and address issues or delays.
   • Ensure all works comply with health & safety, statutory, and environmental standards.
5. Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC):
   • Establish and maintain project-specific QA/QC plans and procedures.
   • Review and verify construction quality, ensuring adherence to project specifications and standards.
   • Coordinate inspections and testing with consultants and regulatory bodies.
6. Value Engineering & Cost Control:
   • Identify opportunities for cost savings through value engineering without compromising design intent or performance.
   • Work closely with quantity surveyors and cost consultants to monitor budget adherence.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a project management role within the construction or real estate development sector.
• Proven experience working with developers and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contracts, and subcontractor management.
• Native Arabic Speaker preferred.