(Senior) Project Manager – Large-Scale Development Project

Drees & Sommer

Dubai, AEonsitePosted Jul 20, 2026
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About the role

Creating a future worth living for future generations gets us out of bed every morning. Depending on the project, we are consultants, implementers, or both for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our 6,500 employees at over 70 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Dreso and let’s create a world we want to live in.

Drive large-scale real estate and urban development projects and shape the future of cities with us. Whether in mixed-use developments, commercial districts, residential communities, or large-scale urban regeneration projects, our projects create sustainable and future-proof environments for people and businesses.

To support the successful delivery of a demanding and complex urban development and infrastructure project, we are looking to appoint an experienced and accomplished Senior Project Manager to join our team in our Dubai office available for an early start.

If you are passionate about delivering complex projects, building trusted client relationships, and becoming a long-term member of a growing and collaborative team, we would be delighted to hear from you. In this role, you will play a key part in the successful delivery of this landmark project while contributing to the continued growth and long-term success of our project management business across the region.

Full responsibility for the delivery of a major project or work packages within a large-scale construction/infrastructure development (depending on seniority level)

Lead interdisciplinary project teams and actively engage clients, partners, and technical disciplines throughout the project lifecycle

Manage quality, schedule, and budget, while ensuring transparent decision-making and governance processes

Ensure high-quality project management standards through structured project controls, risk management, and regular project reporting

Identify client needs, develop additional project opportunities, and support proposals through to contract award

Build and maintain long-term client relationships while promoting the Drees & Sommer service portfolio within the regional market

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or equivalent

Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in the project management of large-scale construction, real estate, or urban development projects

Proven experience in leading projects and providing functional leadership to interdisciplinary project teams

Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments, including clients, designers, consultants, and contractors

Strong expertise in project controls, including risk, quality, schedule, and cost management.

Excellent English communication skills, with a proven ability to coordinate stakeholders and build relationships in a dynamic project environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic project environment

Relevant work experience in the UAE is required, with a solid understanding of the local culture, applicable regulations, and government authorities

Valid UAE driving license is required

Benefiting from our global expertise and gain insights into managing international real estate developments

We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy

We support your health by providing a premium level of health insurance

A work environment that enthusiastically embraces and supports innovative ideas and sustainable practices

Beyond the standard, we offer an attractive annual leave allowance

Enjoy a culture of flat hierarchies, fostering open communication, teamwork, and a shared commitment to achieving goals together

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