Head of Project Management UAE

About the role

JLL is looking for a Director, Head of Project Management for its Project & Development Services (PDS) business in the UAE. The role owns the strategic growth, delivery and financial performance of the PMC business in the UAE, leads the project management team, wins new mandates and runs the UAE P&L. It is a senior leadership position combining team leadership, business development and financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the UAE project management team, build a succession pipeline and run performance reviews and development plans
• Win new work by leading bids and proposals, owning the pursuit strategy for priority clients and building senior relationships with developers, owners, investors and contractors
• Own the UAE P&L, prepare the annual business plan and three-year outlook, and manage fee proposals, revenue recognition and scope changes
• Provide senior leadership on live PMC mandates, set governance standards and manage contractual and professional risk
• Represent JLL at industry events, conferences and client forums, and deliver senior presentations to boards and investment committees

Required profile

• Degree in project or construction management or an engineering discipline
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the UAE, including demonstrated PMC leadership on large or complex projects
• Proven record of leading bids and winning work, with strong business development skills
• Desirable: Chartered status or equivalent professional membership (RICS, APM, PMI, CIOB or similar), postgraduate qualification, and experience across more than one asset class

Required skills

• Working knowledge of commercial management, claims management, project controls and project governance
• Strong client-facing skills and credibility at senior and board level
• Clear written and verbal communication and confidence in public speaking