Associate Director - Project Delivery (Infrastructure) - Dubai Holding Real Estate

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

 About the job: 

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with approved scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Manage multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, utility providers, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive authority approvals, NOCs, permits, inspections, utility connections, and regulatory compliance with RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, Trakhees, and other relevant authorities.
• Oversee project controls, including programme management, cost forecasting, risk management, reporting, and governance.
• Manage procurement, contract administration, variations, claims, and consultant/contractor performance.
• Lead technical reviews, value engineering, constructability assessments, and interface management activities.
• Monitor construction progress, testing, commissioning, and handover to ensure successful project delivery.
• Resolve critical project, utility, stakeholder, and site-related issues while mitigating programme and commercial risks.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project performance, risks, and key decisions.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.

 About you: 

• You must have extensive experience delivering major infrastructure works within large-scale developments, coupled with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder and authority interfaces across the UAE.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in infrastructure project delivery, including at least 5 years in a senior project management or leadership role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline is a minimum.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects encompassing roads, utilities, drainage, district cooling, telecommunications, and associated civil works.
• Strong experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from design and approvals to procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• UAE experience is preferred, with a strong understanding of Dubai authority approval processes and stakeholder requirements.

About the Benefits: 

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.