Manager - Project Delivery - Dubai Holding Real Estate (UAE National)

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer is searching for a Manager - Project Delivery in Dubai. The role involves overseeing project execution to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget. Ideal candidates have over 8 years in project management, with a focus on large-scale developments and hold relevant engineering qualifications. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years experience in project management, with a minimum of 2-4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with industry-specific delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver assigned projects within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Oversee the execution of project contract works.
• Track costs and provide consistent status updates.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cost management

Communication

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering / Architectural Engineering / Construction

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Job Description

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding's real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai's residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centres, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Manager - Project Delivery to join Dubai Holding Real Estate. The Manager will be responsible for managing and executing assigned projects to ensure successful delivery within the approved scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards. The role ensures all projects are delivered in alignment with company objectives, agreed design specifications, and established processes, while maintaining effective coordination among internal teams, consultants, and contractors.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Support section head with Project Management strategy and Project delivery activities for Company projects to ensure that they meet strategic plan.
• Oversee the execution of project contract works, 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.
• Obtain all necessary NOCs and permits from local authorities 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.
• Coordinate and 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.
• 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.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 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.
• 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

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.