Project Manager

Ladwig consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladwig Consulting in Dubai seeks a Project Manager for Real Estate Development to oversee end-to-end residential and mixed-use projects. The role requires coordinating with architects, consultants, contractors and internal teams from concept through handover, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met.

Applicants should have 5–7 years in real estate development with UAE exposure, fluent Russian and English, and experience in Russia/CIS markets.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of real estate development and project management experience.
• Mandatory UAE experience with a real estate developer or development consultancy.
• Strong exposure to residential and mixed-use developments.
• Russian and English fluency is required.
• Previous project management experience in Russia/CIS markets is required.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end projects (concept through completion).
• Strong understanding of design coordination, construction processes, and development lifecycle.
• Team management and stakeholder coordination experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• PMP or other project management certification is considered an advantage.
• Architectural, engineering, or construction-related educational background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from concept design to final handover.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution activities.
• Review and monitor design development to ensure alignment with objectives, quality, and timelines.
• Manage tendering processes, contractor evaluations, negotiations, and procurement coordination.
• Supervise on-site execution and ensure compliance with drawings, specs and local regs.
• Monitor progress, risks, budgets, and report to senior management.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical, design, and operational issues.
• Coordinate with UAE authorities, consultants and service providers for approvals.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external project teams in a collaborative environment.
• Ensure successful project completion within timeline, budget, and quality expectations.

Skills

Russian

English

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

PMP certification

Education

Architectural / Engineering / Construction background

PMP certification

Job description

Project Manager – Real Estate Development (Dubai)

A growing real estate development company in Dubai is looking for a Project Manager to oversee end-to-end development and delivery of residential and mixed-use projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the real estate development sector, combining experience in Russia/CIS markets with hands‑on UAE development exposure. This role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented professional capable of managing projects from concept and design stages through construction and final handover.

About the Company

The company focuses on modern, design‑driven residential developments with an emphasis on quality execution, functional living spaces, and transparent project delivery. The team values collaboration, efficient processes, and high construction standards across all stages of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from concept design, schematic design, detailed design, tendering, construction, and final handover
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the development process
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution activities
• Review and monitor design development to ensure alignment with project objectives, quality standards, and timelines
• Manage tendering processes, contractor evaluations, negotiations, and procurement coordination
• Supervise project execution on‑site and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and local regulations
• Monitor project progress, risks, budgets, and reporting to senior management
• Ensure timely resolution of technical, design, and operational issues
• Coordinate with UAE authorities, consultants, and service providers regarding approvals and project requirements
• Lead and coordinate internal and external project teams while maintaining a collaborative team environment
• Ensure successful project completion within timeline, budget, and quality expectations

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in real estate development and project management
• Mandatory UAE experience with a real estate developer or development consultancy
• Strong exposure to residential and mixed‑use developments
• Russian and English fluency is required
• Previous project management experience in Russia/CIS markets is required
• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end projects (from concept through completion)
• Strong understanding of design coordination, construction processes, and development lifecycle
• Team management and stakeholder coordination experience
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• PMP or other project management certification is considered an advantage
• Architectural, engineering, or construction‑related educational background preferred