Site Project Manager

Job Description

The Site Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of the Dubai Auto Market project — a complex, large-scale infrastructure and building development. Acting as DP World’s primary on-site representative, the role provides strategic oversight, ensures compliance with governance and quality standards, manages high-level stakeholder engagement, and drives timely completion within budget and scope. The position reports to the Group Planning & Project Management Department (GPPMD), Group Vice President – Project Portfolio and follows GPPMD governance frameworks to ensure alignment with business objectives, development plans, and operational readiness requirements.

Job Accountabilities

Project Strategy & Control

• Represent DP World and GPPMD on-site, ensuring project objectives, timelines, and budgets are achieved.
• Align project execution with DP World’s strategic goals and master development plans.
• Lead high-level decision-making and provide direction to consultant and contractor teams.
• Support the Group Vice President – Project Portfolio with reviewing major project milestones, design changes, and financial variations.
  
  

PMO Governance Compliance

• Ensure all project documentation complies with GPPMD PMO standards, templates, and procedures.
• Ensure relevant project information is updated regularly in the Project Portfolio Management System and required reporting is submitted as per the agreed timelines.
• Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and PMO best practices to build long-term capability.
• Maintain alignment with DP World’s governance framework, including DoA (Delegation of Authority) and ISO-certified processes.
• Contribute to lessons learned, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement across the PMO community.
• Guarantee audit readiness through consistent reporting, risk management, and adherence to approved workflows.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the first point of contact between DP World, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure transparent communication and escalate critical issues to VP Project Portfolio.
• Chair regular technical and progress meetings with consultants and contractors to align expectations and resolve conflicts.
• Liaise with government authorities (e.g., RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DECCA) to secure timely permits submissions and approvals.
  
  

Project Planning & Execution Oversight

• Ensure project scope, schedule, and cost baselines are clearly defined and controlled.
• Monitor consultant deliverables, ensuring design outputs align with DP World’s requirements.
• Oversee contractors’ execution of enabling works, infrastructure, superstructure, and fit-out activities.
• Approve method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and mock-ups based on consultant recommendations.
  
  

Quality, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards and international best practices.
• Review and endorse consultant QA/QC strategies and monitor contractor implementation.
• Enforce compliance with all environmental regulations, including EIA and sustainability targets.
• Drive a culture of proactive safety and risk management across all project stakeholders.
  
  

Financial & Contractual Management

• Review and approve consultant and contractor cost estimates, claims, variations, and invoices.
• Safeguard DP World’s interests through robust contractual management and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with the Project Financial Control team within GPPMD Strategy & PMO to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Manage disputes, enforce contract terms, and expedite resolution of performance issues.
  
  

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Oversee preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports from consultants and contractors.
• Track KPIs related to cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Highlight delays, risks, and recommended mitigations to the VP Project Portfolio.
• Ensure complete documentation and maintain an updated project record aligned with PMO standards.
  
  

Risk & Change Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across design, execution, and external dependencies.
• Supervise the consultant’s change control process and approve scope variations.
• Manage claims and ensure disputes are addressed at project level before escalation.
• Maintain and update project risk registers in line with GPPMD PMO protocols.
  
  

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Ensure delivery of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and close-out documentation.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and snagging processes to confirm specification compliance.
• Facilitate smooth handover to the End User teams from DP World.
  
  

Resource & Capability Management

• Ensure consultants and contractors allocate adequate resources and competent personnel.
• Foster collaboration while maintaining accountability across all project stakeholders
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Advanced qualifications in Project Management preferred (e.g., PMP, PgMP or equivalent).
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 15–20 years of relevant experience in managing large-scale building, infrastructure, or mixed-use development projects.
• Proven track record in delivering projects exceeding USD 100 million in value.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other international forms of contract.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
  
  

Skills

• Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera, MS Project) and software (MS Office, AutoCAD).
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making ability.
• Strong financial and contractual acumen.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.