Project Manager - Client Representative, Luxury Developments

About the role

A highly experienced Project Manager (Client Representative) is sought to oversee premium luxury real estate developments and protect the client's interests throughout the full project lifecycle. The role suits senior project managers from main contractors moving to a client-side position, or client-side managers from developers with experience on high-value luxury projects. It covers 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 progress, risks and timelines to ensure 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

Required profile

• 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
• UAE experience is mandatory
• Preferred: PMP certification, experience with leading UAE developers and FIDIC exposure

Required skills

• Expertise in reviewing contractor engineering submissions
• Quality assurance through detailed site inspections
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management
• Handling complex project timelines and high-pressure, high-value projects