Project Manager

DDA-Jones Lang LaSalle Services Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a construction project for a PDS client in Dubai. You will be accountable for programme, cost, quality, safety and risk, directing the PMC project team, designers and contractors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires 10–15 years in construction/project management, with at least 3 years in PM leadership and 5+ years in UAE PMC/consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• At least 10–15 years’ experience in construction and project management, including 3+ years leading projects as PM.
• Minimum 5 years’ PMC or consultancy experience in the UAE; familiarity with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project as the PDS representative, accountable for delivery performance and client satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with the client, Designers, Contractors, utilities and authorities.
• Define and implement the project execution plan, governance, reporting lines and communication protocols.
• Escalate significant risks and deviations to the Associate Director/Project Director with clear recommendations.
• Lead the PMC project team; manage Associate Project Managers and junior staff; ensure adherence to PDS standards.
• Oversee design development, change control, value engineering and tender processes (preparation, bid evaluation, award).
• Monitor long‑lead procurement and supply‑chain risk and implement mitigations.
• Review master programmes, monitor milestones, and drive recovery or acceleration.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, interim valuations, variations and time extensions.
• Ensure quality, health & safety compliance; supervise testing, commissioning and handover.
• Maintain risk registers; prepare monthly progress reports and executive summaries.
• Oversee project closeout, lessons learned and follow‑on opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Primavera P6

FIDIC knowledge

Reporting tools

Education

Degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture or related

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

CDE platforms

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Purpose: We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a construction project for a JLL Project & Development Services (PDS) client. Be accountable for programme, cost, quality, safety and risk, and act as the client’s day-to-day contact. Direct the PMC project team, Designers and Contractors so that the project is delivered on time, within budget, to the approved design and specification, and handed over ready for use.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery and Client Management

Lead the project as the PDS representative, and hold accountability for delivery performance and client satisfaction. Build strong working relationships with the client, Designers, Contractors, utilities and authorities. Define and implement the project execution plan, governance, reporting lines and communication protocols. Escalate significant risks, issues and deviations to the Associate Director or Project Director with clear recommendations.

Team Leadership

Lead the PMC project team, including the Construction Manager, Resident Engineers, Planner, Cost Manager, HSE and document control staff. Manage and develop Associate Project Managers and junior staff, and set objectives and review performance. Apply JLL PDS standards, processes and quality procedures across the project.

Design and Procurement

Oversee design development against the client’s brief, budget and programme. Manage design change control and value engineering, and assess their impact on cost, programme and quality. Lead tender preparation, bid evaluation and contract award, including recommendation reports to the client. Monitor long-lead procurement and supply chain risk, and agree mitigation.

Programme and Delivery Control

Review master programmes, Contractor baselines, updates and recovery plans with the Planner. Monitor milestones and critical path risk, and drive recovery or acceleration measures where required. Verify progress through regular site visits and coordination with the site team.

Cost and Commercial Management

Manage budgets, forecasts and cash flow with the Cost Manager. Review and recommend approval of interim valuations, variations, claims and extension of time submissions in line with contract provisions. Protect the client’s contractual position through robust records, notices and timely decisions.

Quality, Health and Safety

Implement quality management, inspection and test regimes, and assure that works comply with approved designs, specifications, codes and authority requirements. Oversee testing, commissioning, completion, snagging and authority approvals. Promote a strong safety culture, review HSE performance and incidents, and confirm corrective actions are closed.

Risk, Reporting and Governance

Maintain the project risk register, lead risk reviews and track mitigation actions. Prepare and present monthly progress reports, dashboards and executive summaries to the client and PDS leadership. Comply with JLL information classification requirements in all project communications and records.

Handover and Closeout

Oversee completion, handover, operational readiness, as-builts, O&M documentation and defects liability processes. Lead project closeout, lessons learned and final account settlement. Identify follow-on opportunities and support business development with the Associate Director and Project Director.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• 10 to 15 years’ experience in construction and project management, including at least 3 years leading projects as a Project Manager or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ PMC or consultancy experience in the UAE, with working knowledge of authority processes, approvals and market practice.
• Proven record of delivering projects from design through to construction, completion and handover.
• Demonstrated experience managing project teams and Contractor and Designer performance.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contract forms, including variations, claims and EOT.
• Experience with programme, cost and risk management, and reviewing Primavera P6 programmes.
• Proficient in MS Office, with working knowledge of CDE platforms and project reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and senior client stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience on data center, mission-critical or other complex, fast‑track projects.
• Experience in the wider Middle East / EMEA region.
• Professional qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, chartered engineer status, or CIOB or RICS membership.
• HSE certification such as NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Working knowledge of Arabic.

Location: On‑site –Dubai, ARE

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