Senior Project Manager / Senior Architect

About the role

An international planning, engineering and architectural firm is looking for a Project Manager / Senior Level Architect to be based in Dubai. The role takes overall responsibility for planning, execution and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations, company standards and financial targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex architectural, urban and mixed-use projects from concept through completion
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and senior consultants
• Set up project execution strategies, schedules, budgets and risk management plans
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including architects and external consultants
• Monitor project performance on time, cost, quality and scope
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, authority requirements and company standards
• Support business development, including proposal strategy, fee negotiations and client presentations
• Mentor project team members and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Provide regular project status reports to senior management and headquarters
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and project delivery excellence

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline
• Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) are an advantage
• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant project management experience
• At least 8 years in a senior or leadership project management role
• Strong leadership, decision-making and negotiation skills, excellent client-facing and communication abilities, highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented

Required skills

• Familiarity with design and coordination tools such as AutoCAD, Revit or BIM platforms
• Solid understanding of project delivery methodologies, contracts and authority approval processes