Project Manager

Pre-Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Develop RFPs, conduct thorough analysis forbids and assign required consultants and sub-consultants accordingly.
• Oversee procurement of design packages, ensuring quality compliance, securing approvals, and managing deliverables aligned with project timelines.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination among designers, establishing communication protocols, leading meetings,
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and progress, prioritizing critical paths and providing stakeholder updates to
• Review, audit, and vet all the projects progress payments for all stakeholders as per contracts.

Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

• Prepare and review RFPs, scopes of work, and fee proposals for design consultants.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations for design services.
• Manage design consultants and peer reviewers to ensure scope clarity, timely deliverables, and closure of comments.
• Liaise with Planning, Cost, and Engineering teams to ensure program alignment and cost control.
• Works closely with project stakeholders in reviewing Cost reports/ variation orders claimed by consultants and

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify design gaps, constructability issues, and coordination conflicts early.
• Implement mitigation strategies and technical risk controls.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or related field. (accredited/reputable university).
• Master’s degree in project management is an advantage.

Experience

• 12 to 15 years total professional experience; strong UAE experience is mandatory.
• Proven delivery on mega-projects: Residential, Hospitality, Mixed-use / master-planned developments.
• Prior developer-side experience within large client organizations and/or reputable UAE firms is highly preferred.
• International consultancy experience is a plus.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Deep knowledge of UAE construction practices, authority regulations, and approval processes.
• Familiarity with regional and international codes (IBC, BS, NFPA, ADA, LEED/Esti Dama).
• Ability to assess design decisions relative to cost, program, quality, and constructability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in writing RFPs, scopes of work, and managing consultants.

Certifications (Preferred)

• RIBA, AIA, or equivalent international accreditation.
• PMP, (or similar) a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Ownership and accountability; detail-oriented with strategic, big-picture mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities.
• Confident communicator at senior/executive level.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, developer-led environment.