Senior Project Leader, Mixed-Use Development

Arada; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end development projects from design through handover, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and authorities to meet strategic objectives and quality standards.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale real estate development, strong leadership, and robust knowledge of project controls, contracts, and regulatory processes in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or professional certifications (PMP, RICS, CIOB, PRINCE2) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of assigned development projects.
• Manage projects through all development phases including design, authority approvals, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, handover, and defects liability period.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Monitor project performance against agreed milestones and implement corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate with the Design Management team to ensure designs meet project objectives, regulatory requirements, cost targets, and construction feasibility.
• Review consultant deliverables to ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with project briefs.
• Drive value engineering initiatives while maintaining design intent and customer experience.
• Oversee contractors, consultants, and project management consultants throughout project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, health & safety, and compliance with project specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Ensure projects achieve practical completion and handover in accordance with company standards.
• Work closely with Commercial and Procurement teams to monitor project budgets and cost performance.
• Review variation orders, claims, payment applications, and commercial risks.
• Support contract administration and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders across Development, Design, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Facilities Management.
• Coordinate with government authorities and utility providers to obtain required approvals and permits.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and external partners.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company governance, development processes, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Prepare executive reports and project updates for senior management.
• Drive lessons learned initiatives and implement best practices across projects.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and efficient project delivery methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior project managers and engineers where required.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Decision-making under pressure

Risk management

Quality and customer focus

Communication and presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Master's Degree or professional certifications (PMP, RICS, CIOB, PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Arada in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end development projects from design through handover, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and authorities to meet strategic objectives and quality standards.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale real estate development, strong leadership, and robust knowledge of project controls, contracts, and regulatory processes in the UAE.