Senior Project Manager

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Dubai, ARE
In-Office
Senior level
Real Estate • Financial Services
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The Role
Leads end-to-end fit-out project delivery in Dubai, managing client briefs, execution plans, design teams, government approvals, contracts, tenders, budgets, schedules, reporting, risks, sustainability, and contractor performance. Oversees consultants and internal teams while ensuring projects meet time, cost, quality, and compliance requirements.
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JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (Fit-Out) for our P&DS team based in Dubai.

The selected candidate will be seconded to our client and will be accountable for day-to-day delivery of all project management tasks.


What this job involves:


•    Manage the delivery of project management tasks,
•    Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project,
•    Undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client’s expectations and budget,
•    Fully manage and handle local government approvals process,
•    Administer complex contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions,
•    Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts and client reporting,
•    Develop project documentation, programs, master budget, etc,
•    Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects,
•    Deliver projects within the framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality,
•    Monitor and report on the contractor’s progress against the contract program,
•    Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor’s design is done in compliance with the contract,
•    Manage internal teams across projects and act as a lead for delivery.


Desired skills and experience:

•    Degree Qualification in Engineering, Construction, or relevant field,
•    Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.
•    Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English,


Other skills and experience should include:

•    10+ years of previous professional consultancy experience in the Middle East, ideally in UAE,
•    Experience in managing delivery of fit-out projects (offices) in the region.
•    Strong Stakeholder Management Skills

Location:

On-site –Dubai, ARE

Job Tags:

Affordable Housing Real Estate Management, Base Build Retrofit Project Delivery, Budget Development, Building Condition Survey Project Delivery, Build to Rent Real Estate Management, Consulting Industry Knowledge, Data Center Real Estate Management, Data Centre Industry Knowledge, Education & Training Industry Knowledge, Marketing, Overseeing Projects, Project Cost Tracking

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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Skills Required

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction, or a relevant field
  • Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English
  • 10+ years of professional consultancy experience in the Middle East, ideally the UAE
  • Experience managing office fit-out project delivery in the region
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Professional membership

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  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA options, and mental health support. The package is frequently characterized as “great” or “good,” reinforcing its perceived robustness.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a strong employer match and access to related savings options such as a Roth 401(k). The presence of an employee stock purchase program and charitable matching further supports long-term financial value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays and PTO that is often described as generous and flexible, alongside bereavement and military leave. Remote/hybrid flexibility is also part of the total rewards picture, increasing perceived overall value.

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