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Project Manager at Caliberly — Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Job Title - Project Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of real estate development and construction projects from initial planning and design through construction and hand-over. The ideal candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements, and deliver projects on time, within budget and to high quality standards. Key Responsibilities Define scope, objectives and deliverables for each project in alignment with business strategy and stakeholder expectations.
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Job Title - Project Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of real estate development and construction projects from initial planning and design through construction and hand-over. The ideal candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements, and deliver projects on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Define scope, objectives and deliverables for each project in alignment with business strategy and stakeholder expectations.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans: timelines, budgets, resources, milestones and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead cross-functional coordination across design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations and hand-over teams.
Manage contractors, consultants and vendors: issue RFPs/RFQs, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts and ensure adherence to service/quality standards.
Monitor project progress, control costs, track schedule performance, implement corrective actions and report variances to senior management.
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Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, safety/HSE standards and approvals from authorities.
Conduct regular site visits to verify quality, inspect workmanship, resolve design/construction issues and track punch-lists for completion.
Facilitate hand-over process: site close-out, documentation of as-built drawings, client hand-over and post-handover support.
Liaise with finance and commercial teams for budgeting, forecasting, contract variation, claims management and profitability control.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives: value engineering, process optimisation, standardisation of project delivery frameworks.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field (Masters or PMP certification preferred).
Minimum 812 years experience in project management of real estate development or construction projects, with significant exposure in the UAE/GCC region.
Proven track record of delivering large-scale residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
Strong commercial acumen: budget control, contract management, cost / schedule performance.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, BIM tools) and MS Office suite.
Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.
Key Competencies & Behaviours
Strategic and results-oriented: can translate business objectives into project outcomes.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and quality standards.
Collaborative and influential: able to lead diverse teams and engage with senior stakeholders.
Adaptive and resilient: capable of working in high-pressure, dynamic environments.
Integrity and accountability: upholds code of ethics and ensures transparency in project reporting and delivery.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market standards.
Opportunity to manage landmark real‐estate or construction projects and contribute to a growing development portfolio.
Professional growth, leadership development and exposure to full project lifecycle in a result-driven environment.
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