Senior Development Project Lead

Arada; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end development project delivery from design development through procurement, construction, handover and close-out. You will coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure projects meet ARADA's strategic objectives and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive UAE development experience, and a robust understanding of design, construction, and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required.
• Master’s degree or professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of development projects from design through handover.
• Manage all development phases including design, approvals, procurement, construction and defects liability.
• Develop and maintain detailed execution plans, schedules, budgets and risk registers.
• Monitor progress against milestones and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure alignment with objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Project planning

Team mentoring

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related

Master's Degree or professional certifications (PMP, RICS, CIOB, PRINCE2) would be an advantage

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Project reporting tools

Job description

Arada in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end development project delivery from design development through procurement, construction, handover and close-out. You will coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure projects meet ARADA's strategic objectives and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive UAE development experience, and a robust understanding of design, construction, and governance processes.