Project Analyst CPO Office

Damac Properties; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Damac Properties in Dubai seeks a Project Analyst to support the CPO/PMO by turning complex project data into decision-ready outputs across our construction, real estate, and data centre portfolio. You will build presentations and dashboards, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure accuracy and branding.

Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and AI tools will help accelerate reporting for senior management. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years PMO or project controls experience and a track record of

Qualifications

• Must have advanced MS Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables).
• Strong Power BI dashboard experience.
• Excellent written English with concise summaries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management-ready analysis and presentations for PMO and CPO.
• Create dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.
• Review and summarize memos, RFAs, POs for approvals.
• Consolidate data across schedules, costs, and updates.
• Track approvals and action items with proactive follow-up.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain version control and branding across deliverables.
• Support ad hoc analyses and special PMO projects.

Skills

MS Excel (advanced)

Power BI

PPT / Presentations

English writing

AI productivity tools

Stakeholder coordination

Data analysis

PMO experience

Data Centre/Real estate exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Arch/Civ/Elec/Mech or related)

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

AI tools (Claude, Copilot)

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

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