Senior Project Manager - Luxury Residential Projects

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager with a strong background for planning and executing luxury high-end residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will be well versed with executing complex technical design, **hands-on site experience combined with strong project management capability**, ensuring full control of construction activities from initial signoff to final handover. The role requires deep understanding of site execution, coordination, and technical problem-solving, alongside the ability to manage time, cost, quality, contracts, and stakeholders effectively. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for delivering the project **on time, within budget, and in full compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards**. **Duties & Responsibilities:** **1. Project Planning & Site Execution Control:** * Create and execute a detailed project plan, covering scope, schedule, manpower, subcontractor requirements and site logistics * Establish and take responsibility to fully execute the project, with a clear handover date * Supervise and monitor day-to-day construction activities on site from enabling works to final completion. * Coordinate closely with site engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution. * Ensure construction work is executed in line with approved drawings, method statements, and specifications. * Interpreting RCP, Civil, and Joinery drawings holistically while ensuring "Final Finish" quality on site aligns with luxury specifications. * Relay the scope to subcontractors as per requirements and guiding them with a proper provided plan, certifying payments in-line with progress and quality. * Carefully review all the Final renders, technical drawings, shop drawings and site conditions to identify any potential hurdles and resolve them in advance to avoid rework. * Coordinate with designers, commercial, procurement, operations and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution **2. Contract Review & Site Implementation:** * Ensure site execution aligns with contractual requirements and project scope. * Review contracts, technical documents, drawings, and specifications from an execution perspective. * Monitor contractor performance and enforce compliance with contract terms on site. **3. Claims, Variations & Site Issues Management:** * Manage site-related variations, delays, and technical claims in coordination with commercial teams. * Evaluate claims based on actual site conditions and progress. * Resolve site disputes proactively to avoid delays and disruptions. * Proactively identify site variations and provide detailed technical data to the estimation team for variations/quotes. **4. Construction Coordination & Change Management:** * Identify site challenges, design discrepancies, and constructability issues. * Manage and implement change orders arising from site conditions. * Ensure all changes are properly documented and communicated to all stakeholders. * Manage the WIR (Work Inspection Request) and MIR (Material Inspection Request) processes to ensure zero-defect delivery. **5. Budget, Cost & Site Resource Control:** * Monitor project budget with strong focus on site productivity and resource optimization. * Control material usage, manpower allocation, and equipment deployment on site. * Support cost estimation for variations and additional works based on site realities. * Manage project cash flow, prepare material take-offs, and certify subcontractor payment applications based on verified site progress. **6. Site Leadership & Team Management:** * Lead site teams including engineers, supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors. * Ensure clear task allocation, supervision, and performance tracking on site. * Conduct daily/weekly site coordination meetings and progress reviews. **7. Client, Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination:** * Conduct regular site inspections, progress meetings, and technical discussions. * Act as the main site-level interface with clients and consultants * Ensure alignment between site execution and client expectations. **8. Risk Management (Site-Based):** * Implement mitigation measures to ensure continuous site progress. * Identify construction risks including potential technical issues, site safety, logistics, delays etc * Ensure proactive resolution of site challenges before escalation. **9. Quality, Safety & Compliance (Site Focused):** * Enforce HSE standards across all site activities. * Ensure all construction activities comply with Dubai building codes and safety regulations. * Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality workmanship. **10. Documentation & Reporting:** * Maintain detailed site records including daily reports, progress updates, and site instructions. * Report progress, risks, and issues to senior management. * Document site lessons learned for continuous improvement. **Skills:** * Strong understanding of construction sequencing, meth