Innovations Global
Project Manager
Innovations GlobalUnited Arab Emirates7 days ago
Full-timeProject Management, Engineering +1

Project Manager – Residential Construction (Developer Side)


About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Civil Engineer with a strong background in construction project delivery who is now ready to transition from the contractor side to the developer/real estate side. This role requires someone who understands how buildings are executed on-site and can now manage projects end-to-end as the client’s representative — from design coordination and procurement through construction, handover, and commercial alignment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and drive the delivery of residential and mixed-use construction projects from design to handover
  • Act as the client’s representative managing contractors, consultants, and suppliers
  • Monitor project cost, quality, schedule, and safety performance; implement corrective actions where needed
  • Coordinate and chair project meetings, report progress to senior management
  • Oversee design-development, value engineering, and technical reviews with consultants
  • Manage procurement strategies, contract administration, and variation/change control
  • Liaise with authorities for permits, approvals, and completion certificates
  • Ensure project outcomes align with the company’s business objectives (budget, timeline, product positioning)
  • Facilitate smooth transition from construction to operations/handover to asset management teams


Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (required)
  • 10-15 years of experience in construction, with at least 5 years in a project management capacity
  • Strong background in delivering residential or mixed-use projects (high-rise or large villa communities)
  • Experience on the contractor side is acceptable, provided the candidate demonstrates readiness to move to the developer side
  • Solid understanding of project planning, budgeting, contracts, and procurement
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Familiarity with local regulations, authority approvals, and handover processes
  • Fluent in English

What We’re Looking For

  • A project manager who can represent the owner/developer and drive projects to completion
  • Someone who has site execution experience (contractor-side) but is now ready to handle full project lifecycles and business goals (developer-side)
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth
  • Strong coordination, risk management, and delivery focus