Project Manager - Real Estate Development

MEININGER Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MEININGER Hotels is seeking a Project Manager for Real Estate Development in Dubai. This leadership role involves overseeing high-rise residential and mixed-use projects, managing stakeholders, and contributing to strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate development with extensive experience in the UAE.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Opportunity to build a new development department

Direct access to executive leadership

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in real estate development, ideally with a focus on high-rise residential/mixed-use projects.
• Proven track record with prominent developers or consultancy firms.
• Deep familiarity with UAE development regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility to handover.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including contractors and authorities.
• Provide high-level insights and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

About the job Project Manager - Real Estate Development

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Managerto join our Dubai office and lead end-to-end delivery of high-rise residential and mixed-use developments. This is a business-critical and urgent hire, requiring a senior-level professional who can hit the ground running, bring structure and leadership, and act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team.

You will be instrumental in setting up the development function, managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution from land acquisition through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle: from feasibility, master planning, and design development to procurement, construction, and handover.
• Manage stakeholder relationships including contractors, consultants, authorities, and internal teams.
• Oversee selection and performance of project management consultants; review deliverables to ensure adherence to time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Interface with government entities and regulatory authorities including Dubai Municipality, RERA, DEWA, DLD, and Civil Defence to obtain necessary approvals and permits.
• Build and lead an internal project development team defining roles, processes, and execution frameworks.
• Drive commercial viability by aligning project scope with financial models, feasibility studies, and business targets.
• Lead design and value engineering reviews to optimize costs and enhance efficiency.
• Maintain project controls including risk mitigation, reporting, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Provide high-level insights to the leadership team and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• 10 to15 years of progressive experience in real estate development within the UAE, ideally with a focus on high-rise residential or mixed-use projects.
• Proven track record of leading multiple successful projects with prominent developers or consultancy firms.
• Deep familiarity with UAE development regulations and procedures, especially in Dubai.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams, manage complex stakeholders, and take ownership of project delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of real estate investment and development metrics.
• Fluent in project management tools, cost control systems, and reporting structures.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, passionate about real estate, and motivated by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic advisory skills.

Why Join Us?

• Attractive compensation package, benchmarked above many top-tier developers.
• A rare chance to build and lead a new development department from inception.
• High-impact role with direct access to executive leadership and decision-makers.
• Opportunity to define systems, models, and culture within a forward-thinking organization.