Project Manager – High-End Residential Towers (Dubai)

About the role

RIG is recruiting, on behalf of a Dubai-based luxury residential developer, an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of high-end residential tower projects. The role covers project planning, construction delivery, stakeholder coordination and handover, keeping projects within agreed budgets, timelines and quality standards. It calls for strong experience in high-rise residential construction, with attention to luxury finishes, contractor performance and coordination between design and site teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction and mobilisation through construction, completion and handover.
• Oversee main contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors against approved programmes, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and implement recovery plans to protect milestones.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, façade, interior fit-out and external works packages.
• Ensure workmanship, materials, mock-ups and finishes meet luxury standards.
• Work with design teams to resolve technical queries, manage design changes and keep design intent aligned with site execution.
• Review budgets, cash-flow forecasts, variations and payment recommendations with the commercial and quantity surveying teams.
• Coordinate procurement schedules and monitor long-lead materials and specialist packages.
• Lead project meetings, report on progress, costs, risks, quality and key decisions, and liaise with authorities and utility providers.
• Ensure contractors follow health, safety and environmental standards, and oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, handover documentation and defect resolution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of construction experience, including at least 5 years managing high-rise residential projects.
• Proven experience delivering luxury residential towers in Dubai or the wider UAE.
• Background with an established property developer or main contractor.
• Demonstrable responsibility for project delivery through to completion and handover.

Required skills

• Strong technical understanding of structural works, MEP coordination, façades and high-end interior finishes.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, programmes, budgets and construction risks.
• Familiarity with Dubai construction approval processes and authority requirements.
• Understanding of construction contracts, variations and claims management.
• Programme review with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project; PMP certification is advantageous.

The salary budget is 20-30,000 AED per month, plus medical, visa and flights. Interested candidates should contact the recruiter by email with their CV.