Senior Project Manager

Ahmadyar Developments; Dubai; Presencial; AED 450.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ahmadyar Developments in the United Arab Emirates seeks a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead real estate development projects from concept through handover and post-handover activities.

The ideal candidate has 15–20 years in UAE construction and real estate PM, with PMP, MRICS, and FIDIC certifications, and a proven track record delivering large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments while managing consultants, contractors, budgets, and schedules.

Formación

• 15–20 years of relevant experience in UAE construction and real estate development project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• PMP, MRICS and FIDIC-related certifications are mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Lead projects from concept through development planning, construction readiness, and handover.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, design development, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and specialist consultants across all design stages.
• Ensure compliance with approvals, permits, and statutory requirements.
• Direct tendering, contractor selection, and contract negotiations with procurement teams.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance to contractual obligations.
• Oversee project closeout, defects, warranties, and handover to operations.

Conocimientos

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Contract management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management

PMP certification

MRICS / FIDIC certifications

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee real estate development projects across their entire lifecycle, from initial concept and pre-construction planning through construction execution, project completion, handover, and post-handover activities.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in end-to-end project management within the real estate development sector, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and timely completion.

This position requires a proactive professional with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, leadership capabilities, and the ability to take complete ownership of projects while effectively managing consultants, contractors, authorities, and other key stakeholders.

• Lead projects from initial concept, feasibility assessment, and development planning through to construction readiness.
• Oversee project planning, design development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Manage and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and specialist design consultants throughout all design stages.
• Oversee design reviews, value engineering, constructability assessments, and technical coordination.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities to secure necessary permits, NOCs, and statutory approvals.
• Develop comprehensive project execution strategies, master schedules, procurement plans, and risk management frameworks.
• Oversee tender preparation, contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, and contractor selection.
• Coordinate contract negotiations and awards in collaboration with commercial and procurement teams.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Take full responsibility for the successful execution and delivery of assigned real estate development projects.
• Lead and coordinate main contractors, subcontractors, supervision consultants, and specialist contractors.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, and coordination meetings to proactively address project challenges.
• Identify potential delays, technical issues, and execution risks, implementing timely corrective actions.
• Maintain overall accountability for project timelines, approved budgets, quality, and delivery milestones.
• Evaluate project risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns.
• Manage communication and coordination between internal departments, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project progress reports, highlighting key milestones, risks, financial performance, and required management decisions.
• Oversee project completion activities, including testing and commissioning, inspections, snagging, and defect rectification.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to obtain completion certificates and required clearances.
• Ensure timely and successful project handover in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from construction to operational management.
• Manage post-handover activities, including the defects liability period (DLP).
• Ensure timely resolution of construction defects, outstanding works, and warranty-related matters.
• Coordinate with contractors, facilities management, and relevant stakeholders to address post-handover issues.
• Oversee final project closeout, including outstanding contractual and commercial obligations.

Requirements:-

• Comprehensive understanding of the complete real estate development lifecycle, from inception to post-handover.
• Strong technical knowledge of architectural, structural, MEP, and construction processes.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-value development projects.
• Extensive experience in pre-construction planning, design coordination, tendering, construction management, and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, contracts, procurement, and risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE construction regulations, authority approval procedures, and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and demanding deadlines.

Experience & Qualifications:-

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15–20 years of relevant experience in construction and UAE real estate development project management.
• Proven experience managing projects through all stages of development, including pre-construction, construction, handover, and post-handover.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, main contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Dubai authority approvals, construction regulations, and project handover requirements.
• Professional qualifications such as PMP, MRICS, and FIDIC-related certifications are mandatory.

Important Note:-

Please apply only if you meet the mandatory requirements, particularly the UAE real estate developer-side experience and residential tower project delivery experience.