Project Analyst (CPO Office)

Damac Properties; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Damac Properties is seeking a Project Analyst to support the CPO/PMO by turning project data into clear, decision-ready analyses, presentations, and management-ready documentation across its construction, real estate, and data centre portfolio. You will develop concise dashboards and executive summaries for senior management, enabling informed decisions and timely approvals.

Collaborating with project teams and contractors, you will ensure high-quality deliverables, maintain branding

Qualifications

• Advanced MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables) and PPT skills.
• Power BI dashboard building.
• Strong written English.
• Experience with AI productivity tools (Claude, Copilot).
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Good stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clean, filtered, and well-structured presentations covering project status, performance, and data center initiatives for management and executive review.
• Conduct data analysis and compile reports using MS Excel, Power BI, and AI-assisted tools to streamline recurring analysis and reporting workflows.
• Review, summarize, and quality-check Internal Office Memos, RFAs, POs, and similar documents before submission for management approval.
• Consolidate multi-source project data into concise dashboards and executive summaries.
• Track and follow up on outstanding approvals, action items, and documentation across project stakeholders (Strong Follow up / communication skills).
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs for reporting and analysis.
• Maintain document version control and ensure consistency in formatting/branding across deliverables.
• Support ad hoc analytical requests and special projects as directed by the Senior Manager.

Skills

Excel & PPT

Power BI

English writing

AI productivity tools

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Real estate / data centre exposure (preferred)

Job description

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Analyst supports the CPO/PMO by preparing high-quality analysis, presentations, and management-ready documentation across the construction, real estate, and Data Centre project portfolio. The role is central to converting raw project data into clear, decision-ready outputs for senior management review and approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare clean, filtered, and well-structured presentations covering project status, performance, and data center initiatives for management and executive review
• Conduct data analysis and compile reports using MS Excel, Power BI, and AI-assisted tools (e.g., Claude) to streamline recurring analysis and reporting workflows
• Review, summarize, and quality-check Internal Office Memos (IOMs), Memos, Requests for Approval (RFAs), Purchase Orders (POs), and similar documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission for management approval
• Consolidate multi-source project data (schedules, costs, technical updates) into concise dashboards and executive summaries
• Track and follow up on outstanding approvals, action items, and documentation across project stakeholders (Strong Follow up / communication skills)
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs for reporting and analysis
• Maintain document version control and ensure consistency in formatting/branding across deliverables
• Support ad hoc analytical requests and special projects as directed by the Senior Manager

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Engineering (Arch, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline) - mandatory
• Preferred: Additional exposure to Real Estate development or Data Centre development (design, construction, or operations)

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a PMO, project controls/planning, or project analyst role, ideally within construction, real estate, or data center/infrastructure sectors
• Demonstrated experience preparing management-level presentations and reports
• Experience reviewing and summarizing formal business documents (memos, approval requests, POs) is a strong plus
• Prior exposure to large-scale developer or contractor environments preferred

Required Skills

• Must Have Advanced MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables) / PPT skills.
• Power BI (dashboard building )
• Strong written English - able to summarize complex information clearly and concisely
• Working familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) for analysis/report acceleration
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables under tight deadlines
• Good stakeholder communication and coordination skills