Manager - Project Delivery

Client of WhiteCrow Research; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Dubai to lead multi-disciplinary infrastructure and landscaping projects. You will drive delivery, manage scope, and coordinate across departments to meet strategic goals.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management degree, PMP certification, and 8-10+ years of experience including leadership. Experience with developers is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engineering/Construction Project Management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Understanding of industry delivery standards, regulatory and quality requirements.
• 8-10+ years experience, including 2-4 years in a senior leadership/project lead role.
• Preferably 2+ years experience with a developer.

Responsibilities

• Initiate Job Requisition to procure services across departments.
• Support Project Lead with PM strategy and delivery activities for Company projects.
• Oversee execution of projects, ensuring contractual responsibilities and scope are met.
• Manage approved project schedule; monitor critical path to guarantee timely delivery.
• Track project costs, timelines and progress; provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure NOCs and permits from local authorities are secured for compliance.
• Participate in project meetings with consultants and contractors to review progress.
• Engage with Commercial, Development, Procurement and Contracts to synchronize requirements.
• Monitor status and implement corrective actions to stay aligned with objectives.
• Lead and review contractor claims and interim payments per contract terms.
• Evaluate on-site performance of consultants and contractors and enforce standards.
• Collaborate with Operations to hand over infrastructure and landscaping for sustainable use.
• Coordinate with DLP team for smooth handovers and final snagging.
• Analyze information and consolidate reports for management review.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in PM and real estate development.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Civil Engineering / Architectural Engineering / Construction Project Management

PMP certification

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Initiate Job Requisition to procure services and works in coordination with different departments.
• Support Project Lead with Project Management strategy and Project delivery activities for Company projects to ensure that they meet strategic plan.
• Oversee the execution of projects, ensuring all parties fulfill their contractual responsibilities and adhere to the defined project scope.
• Manage the approved project schedule, closely monitoring critical path activities to guarantee timely delivery and proactively address potential delays.
• Track project costs, timelines, and overall progress, providing consistent status updates and detailed reports to key stakeholders.
• Ensure all necessary NOCs and permits from local authorities are available to ensure compliance and uninterrupted project execution.
• Actively participate in project meetings with consultants and contractors to review progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with the approved program.
• Engage with internal departments including Commercial, Development, Procurement, and Contracts to synchronize project requirements and schedules.
• Continuously monitor project status, identify deviations from objectives, and implement corrective actions to keep projects aligned with business goals.
• Lead and review contractor claims and interim payment applications in line with contract terms, ensuring project expenditures remain within the approved budget
• Evaluate on-site performance of consultants and contractors, enforcing adherence to project standards, quality benchmarks, and departmental targets.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to facilitate seamless handover of infrastructure and landscaping works, ensuring all operational and functional requirements are fulfilled for sustainable use.
• Coordinate with the Defects Liability Period (DLP) team to ensure smooth unit handovers and completion of final snagging to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Analyze information and ensure that reports are consolidated for management review.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and global best practices in project management and real estate development.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements:

• Bachelor s / master s degree in Civil Engineering/ architectural engineering/ Construction Project Management
• Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Understanding of industry-specific delivery standards and technologies, statutory, regulatory, and quality compliance requirements relevant to project delivery.
• Min of 8-10+ years experience, including 2-4 years of experience in a senior leadership/project lead role - managing large-scale/ multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Preferably 2+ years of experience with a developer.