Project Manager – Real Estate Development (Arabic Speaker)

About this role

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of assigned real estate development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role manages day-to-day coordination of consultants, contractors, and internal teams, and keeps project delivery aligned with the company’s objectives. Reporting to the GM, the Project Manager drives project execution, cost control, and stakeholder satisfaction at project level.

What you will do

1. Project Planning and Delivery

• Plan, execute, and deliver assigned residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects from design through handover.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track progress against baseline, identify delays and risks early, and put recovery plans in place.

2. Design and Technical Coordination

• Coordinate design development with architects and engineering consultants, ensuring designs meet the brief, budget, and authority requirements.
• Contribute to value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Ensure the project complies with sustainability targets and regulatory requirements.

3. Team and Contractor Coordination

• Lead the day-to-day project team, including site engineers, site architects, and consultants.
• Manage main contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure performance against contract scope, programme, and quality.
• Chair progress meetings and follow up on action items and decisions.

4. Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the main point of contact for the project with consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Obtain permits, approvals, and NOCs from relevant authorities in a timely manner.
• Report project status, issues, and milestones to the Projects Director.

5. Cost Control and Contract Administration

• Manage the project budget, monitor cash flow, and control costs.
• Review and recommend contractor payments, variations, and claims for approval.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.

6. Quality, Health and Safety

• Ensure works meet design, contractual, and quality specifications.
• Enforce site health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee inspections, snagging, testing and commissioning, and handover.

7. Risk Management and Reporting

• Maintain the project risk register and implement mitigation actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for the Projects Director.
• Keep accurate records of drawings, approvals, correspondence, and change orders.

What we are looking for

• Language (mandatory): Native or fluent Arabic speaker, with strong spoken and written Arabic. Professional English is also required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience: 6 to 10 years of experience in construction or real estate development, with at least 3 years as a Project Manager delivering building projects end to end. Developer-side (client-side) experience is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Solid knowledge of construction processes, design management, and contract administration (e.g., FIDIC).
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project; Procore is a plus.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Familiarity with local building codes, authority approval processes, and green building standards (LEED, Estidama, or similar).

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