Project Manager

AtkinsRealis PPS Limited (Dubai Branch); Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the construction delivery of a landmark ultra-luxury hotel resort and branded residences. The role spans mobilization through testing, commissioning, and handover, with accountability for schedules, budgets, resources, and quality.

You will coordinate with design consultants, contractors, hotel operators, and specialist vendors to ensure seamless integration across structural, architectural, MEP, FF&E, and landscape packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in project/ construction management is advantageous.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction phase of hotel and residential high-rise projects from mobilization to handover.
• Develop, monitor and manage schedules, budgets, resources and milestones.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and operators to ensure integration of all packages.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; report on performance and forecasts.
• Manage testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / Structural Engineering / Construction Management

Master’s Degree in Project Management / Construction Management (advantageous)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

PM software (scheduling)

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Project Manager to lead the construction delivery of a landmark ultra-luxury 5-star hotel resort and branded residences development comprising high-rise towers, luxury hospitality facilities, podium structures, extensive public realm works, and complex structural elements. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of project execution during the construction phase, from mobilization through testing, commissioning, and handover.

Project Management & Delivery

Lead the construction phase of Hotel and Residential high-rise projects from mobilization through to completion and handover. Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and delivery milestones. Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, contractual requirements, and project objectives. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on cost, schedule, and quality. Drive project performance and ensure timely resolution of construction and technical issues. Support strategic decision-making through regular reporting, forecasting, and performance reviews.

Construction Oversight

Oversee all construction activities including substructure, superstructure, structural works, architectural finishes, MEP coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover. Monitor contractor performance to ensure works are progressing in accordance with approved plans and schedules. Coordinate site activities between consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. Ensure effective planning and sequencing of works to achieve project milestones. Coordinate construction activities among contractors, consultants, specialist vendors, hotel operators, and other project stakeholders. Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and integration of all construction packages to achieve project milestones. Drive early identification and resolution of construction interface issues across structural, architectural, interior design, MEP, FF&E, and landscape disciplines.

Structural & Technical Coordination

Provide technical oversight of structural construction activities. Review and coordinate structural designs, shop drawings, method statements, and technical submissions. Ensure structural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards. Manage the delivery of complex structural systems including high-rise reinforced concrete structures, PT slabs, transfer structures, long-span elements, deep basements, podium interfaces, and sky bridges where applicable. Support the resolution of site-related structural and construction challenges. Collaborate closely with design consultants, supervision teams, contractors, and specialist subcontractors to maintain quality and technical compliance throughout project execution.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and key project stakeholders for construction related issues. Lead project progress meetings and provide regular updates on project performance, risks, and mitigation plans. Maintain positive working relationships with all project participants to support successful project delivery. Support client presentations, Investor/ bank meetings, and senior management reporting. Develop and maintain strong relationships with master developers, authorities, contractors, and consultants.

Health, Safety & Quality

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the project. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Monitor project quality standards and ensure defects and non-conformances are addressed and closed out promptly. Participate in site inspections, audits, and safety reviews. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project performance and outcomes.

Commercial & Contract Management

Monitor project costs and support budget management activities. Review and evaluate Interim invoice, variations, claims, and change requests. Ensure contractor compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements. Support the Project Director in the administration of the contract, including drafting and reviewing contractual notices, instructions, delay notifications, claims submissions, responses to claims, requests for information, commercial letters, and formal project communications. Support the preparation of monthly project reports, executive dashboards, forecasts, board papers, and management presentations.

Project Close-Out- Testing, Commissioning & Handover

Manage testing, commissioning, snagging, and phased handover activities. Coordinate with hotel operators, branded residence operators, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful operational readiness. Ensure all systems are fully tested, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with project requirements. Manage close-out activities, documentation, warranties, training programmes, and lessons learned processes. Ensure completion of all contractual deliverables prior to project close-out. Ensure completion of all contractual deliverables and close-out documentation. Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

Education Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Master's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or Engineering is advantageous. Certifications PMP certification is preferred. Membership of a recognised engineering or project management institution is advantageous.

Experience Minimum 10 years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or project management. Demonstrated experience managing high-rise towers and complex structural works. Strong experience in luxury hospitality, mixed-use, branded residences, or destination resort developments. Experience delivering residential, mixed-use, or high-rise building projects during the construction phase. Proven experience delivering at least one or more ultra-luxury 5-star hotel, resort, or branded residences projects during the construction phase. Proven experience managing large multidisciplinary contractor and consultant teams. Knowledge of project planning, project controls, contract administration, and risk management. Experience within a Developer, PMC, Consultant, or Main Contractor environment is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Ultra-Luxury Hospitality Construction
• 5-Star Hotel & Resort Development
• Branded Residences Delivery
• High-Rise Tower Construction
• Structural Engineering Coordination
• Construction Planning & Scheduling
• Contract Administration
• Cost and Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Health, Safety and Environmental Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Progress Monitoring and Executive Reporting

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Client-focused approach
• Commercial awareness
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and proactive leadership style
• Results-oriented mindset

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.