Senior Manager - Project Delivery - Dubai Holding Real Estate

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding is seeking a Senior Manager - Project Delivery to join their real estate division, responsible for managing multiple projects within set deadlines. The role emphasizes strategic project execution, client relationship management, and compliance with local regulations while fostering a collaborative environment for success. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in project management and a strong educational background in civil engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience includes 4-6 years in a project lead or Manager role.
• Technical knowledge in construction management and architectural design is crucial.
• Familiar with UAE Building Codes and Dubai construction laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects ensuring successful completion aligning with company objectives.
• Lead implementation of contractor’s plans, ensuring adherence to schedule.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic inputs for project documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk Management

Project Management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s / master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional certification in Project Management

Tools

Primavera

Ms. Office suite

Power BI

Job description

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centres, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager - Project Delivery to join Dubai Holding Real Estate. The job holder will execute and manage project delivery activities for multiple projects as required for the delivery of the project by a set deadline to support business objectives.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Oversee the management of multiple projects across the business, ensuring monitoring of progress and successful completion of projects while aligning outcomes with the company’s strategic objectives and growth priorities.
• Lead the implementation of the contractor’s mitigation and execution plans—including procurement strategies, acceleration programs, and resource allocation—while ensuring alignment with project schedules and maintaining timely, transparent communication with all stakeholders through effective communication plans.
• Facilitate change requests, clearly communicating the impact on project scope, schedule, and budget to all relevant parties.
• Provide strategic inputs in the development of user manuals, training materials, and project documentation, collaborating with the Section Head to ensure seamless implementation, knowledge transfer, and effective handover to clients.
• Enforce structured project delivery processes, ensuring projects are executed within approved budgets and completed on schedule.
• Proactively identify, assess, and monitor both known and unforeseen project risks. Develop mitigation plans and ensure appropriate controls are in place to safeguard timelines, cost, and quality.
• Define and align project-specific objectives and success criteria in consultation with stakeholders. Regularly review progress against these goals to ensure continuous alignment with overall project strategy.
• Ensure full compliance with local authorities, statutory regulations, and industry-specific standards. Coordinate submissions, approvals, and inspections with relevant government bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Manage and control the actual cost verses budget on periodic basis and provide financial reports/data related to project’s financial performance.
• Ensure efficient, compliant project and budget management, adhering to organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Serve as primary client relationship manager for projects, working closely with Executive Director and clients to plan, execute, and troubleshoot issues that arise on projects
• Partner with sector leads and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of all technical aspects of assigned projects, aligning outcomes with business objectives.
• Build and leverage strong professional relationships with colleagues, development partners, and clients, effectively navigating complex situations with professionalism, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving.
• Provide technical support to the team for key activities in areas of technical focus
• Ensure that reports are consolidated and prepared to share with Senior Management as required
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and global best practices in project management and real estate development.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related specialization
• Professional certification in Project Management
• Understanding of industry-specific delivery standards and technologies, statutory, regulatory, and quality compliance requirements relevant to project delivery.
• Familiar with UAE Building Codes, Environmental regulations, and Dubai construction laws
• Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience including 4-6 years in a project lead or Manager role with at least 3 years with a developer/ contractor/ consultant.
• Ms. Office suite – Power-point; Power BI (Business intelligence) for dashboards/ reports
• Technical knowledge and experience in construction management, engineering principles, and architectural design.
• Ability to plan, execute, and close complex projects successfully
• Well versed in Project Software Primavera or any relevant
• Stakeholder management
• Project Management skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with technical teams
• Managing change within projects and organizations
• Risk Management - Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks to minimize potential disruptions.
• Project planning and Budget management
• Skilled in defining and managing project scope, including handling scope changes effectively.
• Excellent communication skills

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.