Senior Project Manager - Constructions

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Project Director / Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of prestigious luxury residential villa developments across the UAE.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated construction professional with extensive experience managing premium villa projects from concept and design coordination through to construction, commissioning, and final handover.

The successful candidate will combine exceptional technical expertise with strong commercial acumen and proven leadership capabilities to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

We are particularly interested in professionals who have built their careers with reputable main contractors and have a demonstrated history of long-term employment, including a minimum of four years with at least one organization.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead the full lifecycle of luxury villa construction projects from pre-construction through final client handover.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with programme, commercial, and quality objectives.
• Direct multiple concurrent high-end residential developments while ensuring successful project delivery.
• Oversee planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out activities.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Construction Management

• Manage all site operations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, and project milestones.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve technical, operational, and construction challenges proactively.
• Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, authority approvals, and industry best practices.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, cost forecasts, and financial performance.
• Manage contract administration, subcontractor agreements, variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Prepare project performance reports and provide commercial updates to senior leadership.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional project delivery.
• Lead project progress meetings, executive presentations, and stakeholder reviews.
• Ensure client expectations are consistently exceeded throughout every project phase.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Drive the implementation of robust Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems.
• Ensure exceptional luxury finishing standards are achieved across all construction phases.
• Oversee inspections, snagging, testing, commissioning, and final project handover.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising project managers, engineers, quantity surveyors, site managers, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and develop project teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promote high-performance standards across all project functions.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will possess:

• Minimum 15 years of construction industry experience.
• At least 10 years in Project Management delivering luxury residential developments.
• Extensive experience managing high-end villa projects from concept through completion and handover.
• Proven success delivering large-scale residential developments within the UAE or GCC.
• Strong understanding of project planning, design coordination, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and client handover.
• Experience working primarily with reputable main contracting companies.
• Stable career history, including a minimum four-year tenure with at least one employer.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract administration expertise.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, solutions-focused, and hands-on leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification is highly desirable.
• Membership with a recognized professional institution is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Luxury Residential Villas
• High-End Residential Developments
• Main Contractor Environment
• Multi-Villa Communities
• Premium Interior & Exterior Finishes
• UAE Building Regulations
• Contract Administration
• Cost Control & Budget Management
• Client-Facing Project Leadership

Language Requirements

• Fluent English (Essential)
• Arabic (Preferred but not mandatory)

Core Competencies

• End-to-End Project Delivery
• Luxury Villa Construction
• Programme & Schedule Management
• Commercial & Financial Management
• Budget Control & Cost Optimization
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Client Relationship Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Presentation Skills

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead landmark luxury residential developments and work alongside a highly respected construction team delivering some of the region's most prestigious projects.

You will have the opportunity to shape iconic developments, build lasting client relationships, and play a key role in delivering projects that set new benchmarks for quality, craftsmanship, and excellence across the UAE.

If you have the experience, leadership capability, and passion for delivering world-class luxury residential projects, we encourage you to apply.