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Aldar Properties

Real estate development and asset management

Senior Vice President - Project Management

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 12 years of project management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior project oversight position.
  • At least 4 years of experience in a related managerial position.
  • Proven experience managing construction for developments with capital expenditure greater than AED 1 billion.
  • Knowledge of and exposure to the GCC real estate market.
  • Proven expertise in contractor management.
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
  • Preferred: an MBA or technical postgraduate degree, or PMP certification.
  • A proven track record as an HSE champion.
  • Excellent project management skills and a full understanding of the construction industry and its related technical components.
  • Ability to identify risks by implementing a risk management plan, including quantifying, managing, monitoring, and mitigating risks and issues.
  • Ability to implement and monitor quality assurance and quality control.
  • Ability to manage project timelines and costs and prioritize project tasks.
  • Ability to implement project plans, execute project deliverables, and monitor and control delivery.
  • Ability to manage small teams of at least five people.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and plan and execute them according to project schedules and budgets.
  • Strong conflict resolution and management skills for resolving conflicts in the field.
  • Ability to plan, execute, and manage tasks according to project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Manage overall delivery of individual property developments and infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, quality, and health, safety, and environment standards.
  • Manage the project team and ensure each project is completed in accordance with budget, schedule, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Coordinate contractor and project management consultant activities, monitor performance, hold periodic meetings, and conduct periodic site visits to verify status.
  • Review, expand, and refine the initial high-level plan and budget developed during the feasibility phase, and review them against the project schedule and budget.
  • Ensure projects progress according to plan and generate progress reports with support from Project Control.
  • Liaise with Procurement to ensure all contracts required to complete the project are in place and provide input on project scoping.
  • Provide input during the project design phase when required.
  • Identify budget and schedule deviations, issues, and risks; assess their impact; define action plans with Planning & Control; and seek Project Director approval.
  • Liaise with Design to assess and address design issues, including change orders.
  • Follow up with Government Relations and the project management consultant to obtain required permits and licenses.
  • Discourage variations, mitigate their cost and schedule impacts, and review them.
  • Manage constructability issues and liaise with relevant parties to address them.
  • Ensure onsite filing, control, and maintenance of project design and execution documents.
  • Manage project contracts and ensure compliance with their terms and conditions.
  • Perform final handover to the asset operator.
  • Ensure the project complies with health, safety, and environment policies and guidelines.
  • Suggest and implement modifications to project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
  • Perform project closeout and obtain stakeholder approvals.

About the Company

Aldar Properties

Real estate development and asset management

Aldar Properties is a real estate developer and asset manager in Abu Dhabi. It operates two segments: Aldar Development, which builds and sells land, homes, and commercial spaces (such as Yas Island and Saadiyat Island), and Aldar Investment, which owns and manages rental and income-generating assets like Yas Mall, offices, residences, and hotels. The company earns from property sales and from ongoing rental and asset income, relying on a mix of development projects and a steady income portfolio. Its goal is to shape Abu Dhabi’s urban landscape with large, long-term projects while expanding its asset base and regional footprint.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2004

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