Senior Project Manager

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead delivery of luxury mixed-use developments from construction through handover. You will manage main contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and top-quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering or construction management degree, 15+ years in construction and project management, and proven experience with large-scale luxury projects and FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in construction and project management.
• Experience delivering large-scale luxury mixed-use developments valued at AED 1 Billion+.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale luxury mixed-use developments across sectors.
• Manage all construction phases from mobilization to handover.
• Coordinate main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, progress, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, specs, design intent, quality, and HSE.
• Review contractor programs, methods, procurement plans, and progress.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays and costs.
• Lead project meetings and provide updates to senior management.
• Oversee variation orders, claims, and contract administration.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, approvals, and final handover.
• Ensure luxury finishes and premium quality throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Contract administration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Project controls

Cost management

HSE knowledge

Job description

Role Purpose

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of large-scale luxury mixed-use developments from construction through handover. The role requires extensive site-based experience managing main contractors, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale mixed-use developments including luxury residential, hospitality, retail, commercial, and public realm assets.
• Manage all phases of construction from mobilization, execution, testing & commissioning, and project handover.
• Coordinate and supervise main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, progress, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications, design intent, quality standards, and HSE regulations.
• Review contractor programs, construction methodologies, procurement plans, and progress reports.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays and cost overruns.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage variation orders, claims, commercial matters, and contract administration activities.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, authority approvals, and final handover processes.
• Ensure delivery of luxury finishes and premium quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in construction and project management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale luxury mixed-use developments valued at AED 1 Billion+.
• Strong background working with main contractors, EPC contractors, or leading contracting companies before moving into developer-side roles.
• Experience managing luxury residential towers, hotels, retail destinations, and mixed-use communities.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, project controls, cost management, and construction methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• PMP certification and UAE/GCC project experience are highly preferred.