Senior Projects Manager - Real Estate Developments

About the role

A leading real estate development group with major developments across the UAE and KSA is looking for an experienced Senior Projects Manager to lead and oversee project management across a diverse portfolio of large-scale developments. The role carries overall responsibility for project delivery across design, construction and facility management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope, and in line with quality, regulatory and governance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement project management strategies, frameworks, KPIs and delivery standards aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and oversee the overall project portfolio across the UAE and KSA.
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle, from design development and tendering through construction, completion and handover.
• Ensure projects meet approved scope, budget, schedule and quality requirements.
• Oversee design management across architectural, structural, MEP, electrical, safety and security disciplines.
• Lead procurement, tendering, contract negotiations, vendor management and contract administration.
• Manage variations, claims, change orders and contractual matters in line with FIDIC principles.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, cost forecasts, resource utilisation and financial performance.
• Identify risks, delays and escalations and implement mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Manage consultants, contractors, service providers, government authorities and other stakeholders.
• Set up project governance, reporting and performance monitoring, and report regularly to senior management.
• Lead, mentor and develop a project management team, and drive continuous improvement through standardised methodologies, digital tools and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate development and project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex or mixed-use developments.
• Experience working on projects in the UAE and/or KSA.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or another relevant project management certification is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of pre- and post-contract management and FIDIC regulations.
• Understanding of project controls, commercial management, cost optimisation, risk management and contractual matters.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.