Real Estate Project Director

Job description / Role

The Project Director (Real Estate sector) oversees development projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality compliance, while managing resources and fostering client relationships.

General Responsibilities:
- Align decisions and actions with the company’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and operating standards.
- Respect organizational structure and collaborate effectively with team members and leadership.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

Departmental Specialized Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules based on contract requirements.
- Prepare budgets, allocate resources, and track expenses.
- Manage project execution per contractual obligations and timelines.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams for seamless project delivery.
- Monitor project performance, identify issues, and implement corrective measures.
- Oversee procurement of materials, services, and equipment.
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide regular project status updates to clients and senior management.
- Identify project risks and devise mitigation strategies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate progress, quality, and compliance.
- Optimize resource use for maximum cost-effectiveness.
- Address and resolve delays, conflicts, or other project-related challenges.
- Lead project meetings and maintain clear, transparent communication channels.
- Ensure proper project closeout as specified in contractual terms.
- External Work Relationships
- Clients
- Contractors
- Vendors

Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of project management experience

Preferred:
- PMP Certification
- Experience managing real estate development projects

Competencies:
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Budget management and resource allocation expertise
- In-depth understanding of construction processes and project execution
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Ability to monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions
- Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in project management software
- Client relationship management and expectation-setting skills.

Salary:
AED 40,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors.

We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: • Project Controls – planning, cost, estimating, risk • Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ • Commercial services and Construction Claims – Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts