Senior Project Manager – Luxury Hospitality & Residential

About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of high‑end hospitality and residential development projects for a client in the UAE. This position requires a proactive leader with deep expertise in project and construction management to ensure quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project delivery in line with company objectives and brand values.
• Develop, manage and monitor project programmes, budgets and risk registers.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, site due‑diligence and design development.
• Oversee multidisciplinary design teams (architectural, interior, MEP, structural) and facilitate design workshops and value‑engineering.
• Support tendering, procurement strategy and contract administration in partnership with commercial and legal teams.
• Monitor construction progress, quality standards and design intent through regular site inspections and progress meetings.
• Act as the principal client representative, preparing reports, presentations and dashboards for senior management.
• Manage testing, commissioning, snagging and final hand‑over, ensuring delivery of operation manuals and as‑built documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management (Master’s preferred).
• Professional accreditation such as PMP, RICS, MRICS or MCIOB is highly desirable.
• 10‑15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE or GCC region.
• Proven track record delivering luxury hospitality and high‑end residential projects from inception to hand‑over.

Required skills