Senior Project Manager (Mall)

Mace Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Dubai seeks a Project Manager for a shopping mall refurbishment. You will manage stakeholder relationships, champion safety practices, and drive project delivery. A relevant degree, professional membership, and experience in retail development are essential. We value inclusivity and encourage diverse candidates to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have intermediate-level role knowledge and relevant experience.
• Proven experience in delivering complex retail / shopping mall developments.
• Strong project management skills with strategic insight.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stakeholder alignment and communicate strategies.
• Champion safety culture and promote wellbeing.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and leverage internal knowledge.
• Lead and mentor project teams to foster a high-performance culture.
• Manage programmes, budgets, and risks for timely outcomes.
• Drive timely project delivery across all phases.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Safety culture advocacy

Negotiation skills

Project lifecycle management

Strong project management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Professional membership (e.g. MCIOB, MAPM)

Job description

Position status

This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Overview

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project

A refurbishment and expansion of a shopping mall.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Ensures stakeholder alignment and communicates strategies across client, consultant, and contractor teams.
• Champions Mace’s “Safety First” culture, promoting wellbeing and sharing safety lessons.
• Engages and negotiates with senior stakeholders, leveraging internal knowledge hubs and best practices.
• Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Lead full project lifecycle delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and Mace’s strategic pillars.
• Manage programmes, budgets, and risks to drive timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Drives timely project delivery across all phases, aligned with milestones and sequencing plans.
• Foster collaboration across stakeholders, promoting safety, wellbeing, and innovation.

You’ll need to have:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience with intermediate-level role knowledge.
• Professional membership (e.g. MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering complex, retail / shopping mall developments.
• Strong project management capability with strategic insight.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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