Project Manager - Real Estate Development (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

The Project Manager delivers real estate development projects end to end, keeping them on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. The role coordinates consultants, contractors and internal teams and keeps delivery aligned with company objectives. It reports to the General Manager and covers project execution, cost control and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute and deliver residential, commercial or mixed-use projects from design through handover, maintaining schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Track progress against baseline, identify delays and risks early and put recovery plans in place.
• Coordinate design with architects and engineering consultants, contribute to value engineering and constructability reviews, and ensure compliance with sustainability targets and regulations.
• Lead the day-to-day project team (site engineers, site architects, consultants) and manage main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers against scope, programme and quality.
• Chair progress meetings, follow up on action items and act as main point of contact with consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Obtain permits, approvals and NOCs in a timely manner and report status, issues and milestones to the Projects Director.
• Manage the project budget, monitor cash flow, review contractor payments, variations and claims, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Enforce site health, safety and environmental standards, oversee inspections, snagging, testing and commissioning, and handover.
• Maintain the risk register, prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, and keep records of drawings, approvals, correspondence and change orders.

Required profile

• Native or fluent Arabic speaker with strong spoken and written Arabic; professional English is also required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in construction or real estate development, including at least 3 years as a Project Manager delivering building projects end to end; developer-side (client-side) experience is preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of construction processes, design management and contract administration (e.g. FIDIC).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project; Procore is a plus.
• Familiarity with local building codes, authority approval processes and green building standards (LEED, Estidama or similar).
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and ability to manage budgets, schedules and multidisciplinary teams.