Senior Manager - Projects (Dubai Holding Real Estate )

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dubai Holding's real estate division is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead assigned BTS projects from initiation to handover, ensuring alignment with the approved plan, budget, and quality standards. You will collaborate with Development, Design, Procurement, Contracts, Commercial and other functions to drive delivery.

The role requires a Civil/Construction background, PMP or equivalent, strong knowledge of UAE building codes, and 10–12 years in construction with large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• PMP or an equivalent recognized project management certification is preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of developer-side project execution, contract administration, programme and cost control, quality, HSE, authority approvals, testing and commissioning, handover, DLP, and project close-out.
• Sound knowledge of UAE building codes, Dubai construction regulations, statutory approvals, utility requirements, and applicable environmental and quality standards.
• Minimum 10–12 years of relevant experience in construction and project delivery, including 4–6 years managing the execution of large-scale or multidisciplinary real estate projects.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in site execution, contractor and consultant coordination, programme recovery, cost and change control, authority interfaces, testing and commissioning, handover, and close-out; UAE developer-side experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on construction execution and monitoring of complex BTS and mixed-use developments.
• Baseline programme, critical path, procurement, resource, productivity, recovery, and VOWD tracking.
• Contract administration, payment application review, variation and claim assessment, forecast monitoring, and change control.
• Technical coordination across civil, architectural, structural, MEP, infrastructure, fit-out, landscape, and specialist works.
• QA/QC, HSE, NCR and audit closure, authority approvals, testing and commissioning, snagging, handover, DLP, and close-out.
• Strong analytical judgement, issue resolution, negotiation, contractor performance management, and timely escalation.
• Clear site and stakeholder coordination, concise management reporting, and disciplined maintenance of project records and trackers.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software, Microsoft 365, Power BI, project dashboards, and electronic document control platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned DHRE BTS projects in accordance with the approved business plan, project brief, contract requirements, baseline programme, budget, quality standards, and Project Delivery procedures.
• Prepare and coordinate Job Requisitions and project initiation requirements for consultants, contractors, enabling works, and specialist services in collaboration with Development, Design, Procurement and Contracts, Commercial, and other relevant functions.
• Monitor day-to-day construction progress, critical path activities, procurement schedules, design deliverables, material approvals, manpower, equipment, and site productivity against the approved programme and VOWD targets.
• Review contractor and consultant execution, mitigation, recovery, and acceleration plans; track agreed actions and elevate delays, constraints, or underperformance requiring Project Lead or senior management intervention.
• Coordinate resolution of technical queries, RFIs, design interfaces, constructability matters, mock-ups, material submissions, and site issues while protecting approved design intent, quality, cost, and delivery milestones.
• Track project commitments, actual expenditure, cash flow, payment applications, variations, claims, and forecasts against the approved budget; verify supporting information and promptly report potential cost exposure.
• Administer project risks, issues, changes, and decisions using approved DHRE registers and governance processes, ensuring impacts on scope, programme, cost, quality, and handover are recorded and escalated.
• Coordinate NOCs, permits, inspections, testing requirements, Building Completion Certificates, and utility or authority approvals with relevant stakeholders to prevent disruption to execution and handover.
• Monitor consultant and contractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, QA/QC plans, HSE requirements, statutory obligations, and DHRE policies; track timely closure of NCRs, observations, and audit actions.
• Conduct and document progress meetings, technical workshops, site inspections, and coordination reviews; maintain accurate minutes, action logs, risk registers, dashboards, and project records.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning, snagging and de-snagging, authority completion, TOC requirements, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, training, asset data, and handover readiness with DHRE Handover, Customer Care, Operations, and other end users.
• Support DLP and project close-out by tracking outstanding defects, DLC requirements, final account and SOFA actions, records, and closure deliverables within the agreed timelines.
• Prepare timely and accurate project progress, VOWD, cost, risk, HSE, quality, authority, handover, and close-out reports for review by the Project Lead and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Primavera P6

Power BI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Electronic document control (EDMS?)

Job description

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 centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

About the Job:

• Execute assigned DHRE BTS projects in accordance with the approved business plan, project brief, contract requirements, baseline programme, budget, quality standards, and Project Delivery procedures.
• Prepare and coordinate Job Requisitions and project initiation requirements for consultants, contractors, enabling works, and specialist services in collaboration with Development, Design, Procurement and Contracts, Commercial, and other relevant functions.
• Monitor day-to-day construction progress, critical path activities, procurement schedules, design deliverables, material approvals, manpower, equipment, and site productivity against the approved programme and VOWD targets.
• Review contractor and consultant execution, mitigation, recovery, and acceleration plans; track agreed actions and elevate delays, constraints, or underperformance requiring Project Lead or senior management intervention.
• Coordinate resolution of technical queries, RFIs, design interfaces, constructability matters, mock-ups, material submissions, and site issues while protecting approved design intent, quality, cost, and delivery milestones.
• Track project commitments, actual expenditure, cash flow, payment applications, variations, claims, and forecasts against the approved budget; verify supporting information and promptly report potential cost exposure.
• Administer project risks, issues, changes, and decisions using approved DHRE registers and governance processes, ensuring impacts on scope, programme, cost, quality, and handover are recorded and escalated.
• Coordinate NOCs, permits, inspections, testing requirements, Building Completion Certificates, and utility or authority approvals with relevant stakeholders to prevent disruption to execution and handover.
• Monitor consultant and contractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, QA/QC plans, HSE requirements, statutory obligations, and DHRE policies; track timely closure of NCRs, observations, and audit actions.
• Conduct and document progress meetings, technical workshops, site inspections, and coordination reviews; maintain accurate minutes, action logs, risk registers, dashboards, and project records.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning, snagging and de-snagging, authority completion, TOC requirements, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, training, asset data, and handover readiness with DHRE Handover, Customer Care, Operations, and other end users.
• Support DLP and project close-out by tracking outstanding defects, DLC requirements, final account and SOFA actions, records, and closure deliverables within the agreed timelines.
• Prepare timely and accurate project progress, VOWD, cost, risk, HSE, quality, authority, handover, and close-out reports for review by the Project Lead and senior management.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; a relevant master’s degree is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent recognized project management certification is preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of developer-side project execution, construction management, contract administration, programme and cost control, quality, HSE, authority approvals, testing and commissioning, handover, DLP, and project close-out.
• Sound knowledge of UAE building codes, Dubai construction regulations, statutory approvals, utility requirements, and applicable environmental and quality standards.
• Minimum 10–12 years of relevant experience in construction and project delivery, including 4–6 years managing the execution of large-scale or multidisciplinary real estate projects.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in site execution, contractor and consultant coordination, programme recovery, cost and change control, authority interfaces, testing and commissioning, handover, and close‑out; UAE developer-side experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on construction execution and monitoring of complex BTS and mixed‑use developments.
• Baseline programme, critical path, procurement, resource, productivity, recovery, and VOWD tracking.
• Contract administration, payment application review, variation and claim assessment, forecast monitoring, and change control.
• Technical coordination across civil, architectural, structural, MEP, infrastructure, fit‑out, landscape, and specialist works.
• QA/QC, HSE, NCR and audit closure, authority approvals, testing and commissioning, snagging, handover, DLP, and close‑out.
• Strong analytical judgement, issue resolution, negotiation, contractor performance management, and timely escalation.
• Clear site and stakeholder coordination, concise management reporting, and disciplined maintenance of project records and trackers.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software, Microsoft 365, Power BI, project dashboards, and electronic document control platforms.

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.