Associate Director - Project Management

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop project timelines
• Collect input from scheduling and quality teams and recommend realistic project plans
• Recommend design standards to ensure cost-effectiveness and innovation in conjunction with Development Management
• Obtain approvals from development and design heads
• Coordinate with Development Management on detailed project schedules and cost
• Work with Procurement to develop initial project cost estimates
• Challenge assumptions, raise risks, and provide expertise for accurate estimates
• Partner with development/design to assess impact of design changes on construction
• Develop mitigation and corrective actions during construction
• Update Procurement on scope changes and support contract negotiations
• Monitor project progress and develop risk mitigation plans
• Provide input for contractor and sub-contractor selection and scope-of-work drafting
• Assess vendor performance and maintain scorecards for third-party service providers
• Manage consultant resources for optimal deployment
• Ensure contractors deliver on cost, quality, and time
• Provide contractors with detailed schedules and critical milestones
• Maintain and update all project-related documentation
• Support final handover of projects with all documents
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance at project sites
• Liaise with Infrastructure and Government Relations for licenses and permits
• Support audit and accounting activities
• Set up, track, and ensure compliance with cross-function SLAs
• Capture lessons learned for future projects
• Manage project portfolio within approved budget, timelines, and quality benchmarks
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders for requests and modifications from construction start to handover
• Manage infrastructure-related project activities to meet ALDAR/authority standards
• Monitor project schedules and cash flows with accurate management reporting
• Identify deviations from plans and initiate mitigation actions
• Establish/improve networks with government entities
• Manage project revenue progress in line with KPIs

Requirements

• Minimum 14+ years project management experience in a real estate company with annual revenue of at least AED 2 billion
• Minimum 6+ years in a managerial position
• Experience managing construction developments with CAPEX AED 4-6 billion
• In-depth knowledge of the GCC real estate market
• Proven expertise in contractor management for contracts minimum AED 200 million
• HSE champion with safety incident record under 2%
• Managed projects of at least AED 100 million in value
• Ability to lead large teams (min 50 people)
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong conflict resolution and management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with both local and international project delivery
• Strong networking with government and regulatory authorities
• Experience in risk mitigation and corrective action planning

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Visa

About the Company

Aldar Properties PJSC is a leading real estate developer based in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering world-class residential, commercial, and retail developments. Committed to the highest standards of project management and innovation, Aldar drives some of the most prominent urban development projects in the UAE and region.