Project Manager - Residential

Overview

• Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
• Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
• The project:
• Mace is delivering a large-scale residential development in Dubai, forming part of the city’s continued urban growth.
• The programme involves the delivery of multiple assets across various construction stages, including units progressing into fit-out.
• This is a fast-paced, complex environment requiring strong coordination across design, construction, and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.
• The role:
• The Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager and be responsible for leading the delivery of multiple residential plots/assets throughout the construction lifecycle, including units progressing into fit-out stages.
• You’ll be responsible for:
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of residential assets, ensuring alignment with programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
• Manage contractors and consultants through the construction and fit-out phases, ensuring works are progressing in line with approved plans.
• Support the Senior Project Manager in overseeing multiple project workstreams, maintaining clear reporting and governance.
• Drive programme performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain delivery milestones.
• Oversee the transition into and delivery of fit-out works, ensuring quality standards and sequencing are effectively managed.
• Review contractor submissions, method statements, and progress reports, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Facilitate coordination between construction, design, commercial, and logistics teams to ensure integrated delivery.
• Monitor site progress, conduct regular inspections, and ensure adherence to health & safety and quality standards.
• Support handover and closeout activities, ensuring a smooth transition to completion and client requirements are met.
• Contribute to value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You’ll need to have:
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a PMC/consultancy environment, delivering residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong experience in post-contract delivery, including exposure to fit-out stages of residential assets.
• Demonstrable experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary teams on site.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, finishing stages, and handover processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate within a structured programme environment.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to monitor progress against cost and programme.
• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
• We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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