Senior Project Manager Development

At Arada, we create communities that inspire healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Through innovative developments, exceptional customer experiences and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping places where people can live, work and thrive.

Joining Arada means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering excellence across every aspect of our business.

The Senior Project Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of development projects from design development through procurement, construction, handover, and close-out. Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and authorities, the successful candidate will ensure the successful delivery of projects aligned with ARADA's strategic objectives, quality expectations, and commercial goals.

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of assigned development projects.
• Manage projects through all development phases including design, authority approvals, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, handover, and defects liability period.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Monitor project performance against agreed milestones and implement corrective actions where required.

• Coordinate with the Design Management team to ensure designs meet project objectives, regulatory requirements, cost targets, and construction feasibility.
• Review consultant deliverables to ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with project briefs.
• Drive value engineering initiatives while maintaining design intent and customer experience.

• Oversee contractors, consultants, and project management consultants throughout project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, health & safety, and compliance with project specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Ensure projects achieve practical completion and handover in accordance with company standards.

• Work closely with Commercial and Procurement teams to monitor project budgets and cost performance.
• Review variation orders, claims, payment applications, and commercial risks.
• Support contract administration and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders across Development, Design, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Facilities Management.
• Coordinate with government authorities and utility providers to obtain required approvals and permits.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and external partners.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company governance, development processes, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Prepare executive reports and project updates for senior management.

• Drive lessons learned initiatives and implement best practices across projects.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and efficient project delivery methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior project managers and engineers where required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or professional certifications (PMP, RICS, CIOB, PRINCE2) would be an advantage.

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in real estate development or project management.
• At least 5 years managing large-scale mixed-use, residential, hospitality, retail, or commercial developments in the UAE.
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