Job Description

They will lead and oversee the delivery of a portfolio of large?scale luxury high?rise residential and commercial projects. This role ensures project execution fully aligns with organizational strategy, delivering projects on time and within budget, while achieving exemplary standards of quality, safety, sustainability, and compliance. T

• Project Portfolio Strategy & Governance

• Establish governance frameworks, policies, procedures and controls to ensure consistency in delivery across the projects.
• Set up regular reviews to monitor project performance, risks, and adherence to strategy.
• Project Lifecycle Oversight

• Oversee all phases of each project: initiation / feasibility, design and planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover.
• Ensure that project plans are comprehensive: scope, schedule, cost, resources, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Monitor critical path schedules, major milestones, dependencies and inter?project interactions.
• 3. Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Management

• Oversee project budgets, cash flow projections, cost forecasts at portfolio and individual project levels.
• Implement robust cost?control processes, track cost variances, drive financial efficiencies through value engineering.
• Oversee major expenditures, contracts and change orders; ensure financial risk mitigation and ensure profitability thresholds are met.
• 4. Quality, Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure projects comply with all applicable building codes, regulations, safety laws, environmental and sustainability standards.
• Establish quality assurance / quality control systems; conduct regular audits, inspections; ensure finishes and materials meet luxury standards.
• Enforce safety protocols on sites; ensure that health, safety and environment (HSE) best practices are part of project culture.
• Integrate green building / sustainability initiatives (energy efficiency, materials etc.) appropriate to luxury benchmarks.

• 5. Vendor/Contractor Management

• Supervise vendor / contractor performance; enforce contractual obligations; manage disputes / change orders.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Maintain high?level engagement with internal stakeholders (senior leadership, finance, design, operations) and external ones (clients, architects, consultants, statutory bodies, community etc.).
• Provide timely, accurate reporting-status, risks, forecasts, schedules, quality and safety metrics-to leadership / board.
• Manage expectations, handle escalations, ensure alignment of design and construction with client / brand expectations.
• Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Build, mentor, and lead project leadership teams (project managers, engineers, site heads, etc.) across all projects.
• Allocate human resources and technical expertise optimally across projects; ensure right skills are available.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous learning and excellence.
• Process Excellence, Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Define / refine project management processes, tools, dashboards for tracking cost, schedule, risk, quality.
• Promote adoption of digital tools, Building Information Modelling (BIM), construction technologies, modern methods of construction.
• Conduct post?project reviews ("lessons learned"); ensure learnings are captured and applied.
• Drive standardization where feasible (e.g., finishes, materials, workflows) to improve efficiency and reduce variability.
• Risk Management & Change Control

• Identify, assess and manage risks across cost, schedule, safety, regulatory, environmental, quality domains; maintain risk registers.
• Prepare mitigation, contingency plans; monitor risk triggers.
• Manage changes in scope, schedule, cost proactively; ensure change control process is disciplined.
• Client / Brand & Market Alignment

• Ensure that projects reflect luxury branding - finishes, amenities, design aesthetics, client expectations.
• Keep up with market trends (materials, amenities, green buildings etc.) to ensure projects are competitive and desirable.
• Work with marketing/sales teams to ensure design / delivery supports sales positioning and customer expectations.

Opportunity to work with a leading real estate developerAn exciting opportunity to work with a growing organisation
A successful VP-Projects should have:

• A degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field, with additional qualifications in project management being an advantage.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale property or real estate development projects.
• Experience working in UAE will be preferred. Returning Indians and expats preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, legal regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a results-oriented approach.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with the capability to handle complex challenges effectively.

This opportunity is with a large organization in the property and real estate development industry. The company is known for its ambitious projects and commitment to delivering quality developments, offering an excellent platform for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in their field.
This is an excellent chance to advance your career in property and real estate development. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and take the next step in their professional journey.

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