Manager - Project Delivery - Dubai Holding Real Estate - UAE National

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 centres, 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.

Job Purpose:

The job holder will be responsible to manage project delivery activities for multiple projects as required for the delivery of the project by a set deadline to support business objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage projects taking into account their strategic significance, resource requirements, and critical deadlines including monitoring their progress, and ensuring they align with project delivery timelines.
• Execute effective project communication plans to promptly address any issues that may arise during project completion.
• Facilitate change requests and communicate their impacts on project schedules and budgets to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, execute, and resolve project issues such as schedule changes, inventory modifications, quality deviations, and other plan deviations as they arise.
• Oversee the implementation of contractor mitigation plans, execution plans, procurement, and resource allocation to maintain project schedules within agreed timeframes.
• Participate in design meetings with various consultants working on projects to ensure adherence to project designs and business plans.
• Monitor and advise cost consultants to prepare budget validation estimates at each design stage, ensuring efficient project and budget management.
• Work closely with contractors and consultants to align and manage their scopes of work within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Monitor known and unknown project risks and keep projects on track through task lists, issue tracking, status reports, and meeting notes.
• Manage actual project costs versus budgets on a periodic basis, providing financial reports and data for informed decision-making.
• Establish a network of development professionals, partners, and clients, and navigate complex relationships with a professional and problem-solving approach.
• Provide technical support to the team, particularly in areas of technical focus, including estimates and budgets.
• Gather and analyze relevant project information, consolidate data, and prepare qualitative and timely dashboard and MIS reports for management decision-making.
• Prepare progress reports and updates for stakeholders for making informed decisions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to ensure that project management strategies remain effective and relevant.

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in construction or project management in related industry with at least 2 years of track record in managing diverse projects successfully
• Technical knowledge and experience in the industry
• Ms. Office suite – Power-point; Power BI (Business intelligence) for dashboards/ reports
• Well versed in Project Software Primavera or any relevant
• Stakeholder management
• Project Management skills.
• Risk Management - Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks to minimize potential disruptions.
• Project planning and Budget management
• Skilled in defining and managing project scope, including handling scope changes effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to convey project status, issues, and updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in negotiation techniques for resolving conflicts
• Adaptability and Time Management
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and reports.

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.