Head of Project Management UAE

The Head of Project Management UAE owns the strategic growth, delivery and financial performance of JLL's PMC business in the UAE. The role combines developing and executing the strategic plan for the PM business in the UAE, leading the project management team, winning new PMC mandates, and running the UAE project management P&L. The Director is the senior face of PDS to developers, owners, government-related entities and investors, and makes sure each project is governed, controlled and commercially sound from appointment to handover.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop the UAE project management team across all levels; Plan resources against the pipeline and live projects; Build a succession pipeline, and recruit and retain strong project managers; Run performance reviews, development plans and talent conversations; Set a culture of technical rigour, safety, integrity and collaboration; Lead PMC bids and proposals in the UAE; Own the pursuit strategy for priority clients and sectors; Build and maintain senior relationships with developers, owners, investors, government-related entities and key contractors and consultants; Convert existing client relationships into repeat and expanded mandates; Maintain a qualified, forward-looking pipeline; Own the UAE project management P&L, covering revenue, margin, utilisation, headcount and growth; Prepare and deliver the annual business plan and three-year outlook; Own fee proposals, fee structures and resourcing models; Monitor revenue recognition, work in progress, fee burn, forecasts and debtors; Manage scope change through timely variation and fee-adjustment discussions; Provide senior leadership on live PMC mandates; Set and enforce project governance standards; Review key deliverables and reports for quality before they reach the client; Manage JLL's contractual and professional risk on PMC appointments; Act as a credible voice for JLL PDS in the UAE market; Prepare and deliver senior-level presentations to boards, investment committees and client leadership; Track market developments, client priorities and the competitor landscape; Contribute to thought leadership with JLL Research and marketing colleagues

Requirements

Degree in project or construction management, or in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, electrical or equivalent); Minimum of 8 years' experience in the UAE, with working knowledge of local authority processes, contract forms, market practice and client expectations; Business and financial acumen, including demonstrable strategic planning and execution leading to sustained business growth, P&L management, forecasting and budgeting; Demonstrated PMC leadership in the UAE, including senior responsibility for large or complex projects; Proven record of leading bids and winning work, with strong business development skills; Strong understanding of the UAE market and the competitor landscape, including how competitors position and price PMC services; Working knowledge of commercial management, claims management, project controls and project governance, and how they interact on a live project; Strong client-facing skills, with credibility at senior and board level; Clear written and verbal communication, and confidence presenting and speaking publicly

Nice to have

Chartered status or equivalent professional membership (RICS, APM, PMI, CIOB or similar); Postgraduate qualification in project management, construction management or business; Experience across more than one asset class (for example mixed-use, residential, commercial, hospitality or data centres)