Senior Project Manager – Delivery

We are seeking an experienced and commercially strong Senior Project Manager – Delivery to lead the successful delivery of a high-end hospitality and branded residential development in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of Tier 1 Main Contractor experience and subsequent Developer / Client-side project delivery experience, with a proven track record of managing complex, high-quality construction projects across the UAE and GCC.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong technical, contractual and commercial capabilities, together with the ability to lead consultants, contractors and specialist stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery across design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
  

• Manage consultants, the Main Contractor, specialist contractors, suppliers and other key project stakeholders.
  

• Work closely with design and consultant teams to identify buildability issues, construction risks and programme constraints during design development, ensuring that design decisions support efficient project delivery.
  

• Review drawings, specifications, scope requirements and design interfaces to identify potential gaps, coordination issues and delivery risks.
  

• Lead major package procurement strategies, tender evaluations, scope reviews and value engineering initiatives.
  

• Monitor construction progress against the approved baseline programme and drive corrective or recovery actions where required.
  

• Oversee delivery across structural works, MEP, façade, fit-out, interiors, landscaping and external works, ensuring effective coordination between all disciplines.
  

• Review and challenge contractor methodologies, construction sequencing, site logistics and programme proposals.
  

• Manage contractual matters including FIDIC notices, variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual correspondence.
  

• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, suppliers and operators.
  

• Drive the high quality standards required for luxury hospitality and branded residential developments, including mock-ups, benchmark samples and quality sign-off processes.
  

• Oversee testing and commissioning, snagging, practical completion and final handover.
  

• Maintain strong control over programme, risk, quality, commercial matters and stakeholder coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  

• Minimum 15 years of relevant construction and project management experience.
  

• Minimum 10 years of experience with a recognised Tier 1 Main Contractor.
  

• Minimum 5 years of experience with a reputable UAE Real Estate Developer / Client-side organisation.
  

• Previous PMC experience would be an advantage.
  

• Proven track record delivering luxury hotels, branded residences, high-rise residential or mixed-use developments.
  

• Strong hands-on construction delivery experience across structure, MEP, façade, fit-out, landscaping, testing, commissioning and handover.
  

• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, including contract administration, contractual notices, variations, claims and extension-of-time assessments.
  

• Good understanding of procurement, tendering, value engineering, payment applications and commercial settlements.
  

• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, site logistics, critical path and contractor operations.
  

• Commercially aware and confident in contractual and commercial negotiations.
  

• Strong leadership, decision-making and stakeholder-management capabilities.
  

• Proactive, results-driven and comfortable operating in a fast-paced luxury development environment.
  

Preferred Background

Candidates who have developed their careers within a Tier 1 Main Contractor environment before progressing into PMC and/or Developer / Client-side project management roles will be particularly well suited to this position.