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

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
• Well versed in Project Software Primavera or any relevant
• 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.