Senior Project Manager

Key ResponsibilitiesLead assigned projects through the full lifecycle — business case, design, tender, award, execution, commissioning, handover and closeout.Own project programmes, budgets, forecasts and change control within delegated authority.Direct consultants and contractors as the client's representative and manage instructions, variations and payments.Manage internal stakeholders across Facilities, Finance, Procurement and Legal, ensuring effective project coordination.Manage community and external stakeholder relationships, including expectation-setting around scope, cost and timelines.Lead bilingual consultations, briefings and project communications where required.Own the project's commercial position, including forecasts, commitments, variations, claims and financial exposure.Lead negotiations and resolution of contractor/consultant variations and claims.Ensure compliance with applicable UAE government procurement requirements and internal policies.Maintain project, risk and decision registers and provide regular project reporting.Identify issues early and escalate with clear options, recommendations and cost-of-delay implications.Supervise project team members and deputise for the Head of Department when required.Requirements10+ years' project management experience, including at least 4 years on the client/owner sideProven experience delivering projects end-to-end, from initial brief through tender, execution and handoverExperience managing multi-disciplinary consultants and main contractorsWorking knowledge of UAE government procurement and tendering regulationsFull professional fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spokenStrong commercial, negotiation, stakeholder-management and leadership skillsAbility to manage multiple project types and work effectively at senior-management level