SAAS Properties Abu Dhabi is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Projects Department and lead the delivery of our development projects from inception to handover.
What you’ll do
- Lead the planning, execution and delivery of projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
- Act as the main link between SAAS and consultants, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders
- Guide consultants through all design stages and identify value engineering opportunities
- Oversee tendering, contract award and contract administration with our commercial and legal teams
- Monitor construction quality, safety and progress, and resolve technical issues on site
- Lead testing, commissioning, handover and close-out
- Mentor project managers, site engineers and support staff, and provide executive-level reporting
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
- 12+ years in real estate development or construction project management, of which at least 5 years client-side with a developer
- Proven record leading mixed-use or large-scale development projects and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Working knowledge of UAE regulations and processes: RERA and escrow, Dubai Municipality and DDA/Trakhees approvals, Civil Defence, DEWA connections, and owners’ association handover
- Contract administration experience (FIDIC preferred)
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and executive-level reporting skills
Preferred
- Experience with branded residences, hospitality or high-rise (G+40 and above) projects
- Exposure to sustainability certification (Estidama, LEED, Al Sa’fat) and smart-building specifications
- Prior involvement in off-plan sales launches and the coordination of show units and sales centres
- Existing relationships with Dubai consultants, contractors and authority contacts
- MSc in Project Management or RICS membership
