Senior Manager - Project Delivery - Dubai Holding Real Estate (National Talent)

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:

• Managing the delivery of assigned BTS projects in line with approved scope, programme, budget, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Coordinating consultants, contractors, specialist service providers, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitoring construction progress, critical path activities, procurement schedules, design deliverables, and site productivity to ensure successful project delivery.
• Reviewing and managing project risks, issues, variations, claims, forecasts, and cost control measures while providing timely escalations where required.
• Driving resolution of technical issues, design interfaces, constructability challenges, RFIs, material approvals, and site-related matters.
• Managing authority approvals, permits, inspections, utility requirements, testing and commissioning activities, and handover readiness.
• Overseeing QA/QC, HSE compliance, audit findings, NCR closure, snagging and de-snagging activities, and project close-out requirements.
• Preparing project progress reports, cost and risk updates, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior management review.

About you: 

• Strong experience in developer-side project execution, construction management, programme and cost control, contract administration, authority approvals, testing and commissioning, handover, DLP, and project close-out.
• Proven experience managing consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and multiple stakeholders across complex development projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, statutory approvals, utility requirements, quality standards, and HSE practices.
• Experience in project planning, critical path analysis, procurement coordination, resource management, and recovery programmes.
• Strong technical understanding across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, infrastructure, landscape, fit-out, and specialist works.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes and drive project performance.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software, Microsoft 365 tools, Power BI, project reporting, and document management platforms.

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.