Senior Project Manager

Confidentiel; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel is seeking a Project Manager – Client Representative for premium luxury real estate developments in the UAE. You will act as the primary client representative, coordinating with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery across cost, time, quality and risk management.

The role targets senior PMs from reputed main contractors or client-side managers with UAE experience, focusing on luxury villas, towers, hotels or upscale mixed-use schemes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• 12–18 years total experience in the construction/real estate sector.
• Experience with luxury villas, premium residential towers, hotels or mixed-use developments.
• Understanding of contracts, variations, claims, and commercial controls.
• UAE experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary client representative throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead coordination between consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee construction execution to ensure quality, safety and compliance.
• Review and approve engineering submissions, shop drawings and material submittals.
• Monitor project progress, risks and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Manage variations, claims and contractual matters.
• Conduct regular site inspections and enforce luxury-quality benchmarks.

Skills

Senior PM

Client liaison

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Site inspections

Contract management

FIDIC knowledge

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager – Luxury Development - Client Representative | Developer Role

UAE

Luxury Real Estate Developer

About the Position:

We are looking for a highly experienced Project Manager – Client Representative to oversee premium luxury real estate developments and protect the client’s interests throughout the full project lifecycle.

This role is ideal for:

• Senior Project Managers from reputed main contractors seeking to transition into a client-side role with strong exposure to luxury/high-end developments.
• Proven Client-side Project Managers from reputed real estate developers with experience managing high-value luxury projects.

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery excellence across cost, time, quality and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary client representative throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead coordination between consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Oversee construction execution to ensure quality, safety and compliance standards
• Review and approve engineering submissions, shop drawings and material submittals
• Monitor project progress, risks and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery
• Manage variations, claims and contractual matters in line with project objectives
• Conduct regular site inspections and enforce quality benchmarks aligned with luxury standards

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent
• 12–18 years of total experience in the construction/real estate sector
• Strong experience in luxury villas, premium residential towers, luxury hotels or upscale mixed-use developments
• Deep understanding of contracts, variations, claims, and commercial controls
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• UAE experience is mandatory

Preferred:

• PMP certification
• Experience working with leading UAE developers
• Strong contractual knowledge (FIDIC exposure preferred)

Required Skills:

• Deep expertise in reviewing contractor engineering submissions.
• Exceptional ability to oversee quality assurance through detailed site inspections.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

• Proficient in handling complex project timelines and delivering on objectives.

• Ability to manage high-pressure, high-value projects.

Salary Slab 40 to 42 K

Immediate joiners preferred

Age – Between 40 to 50