Job Description

The 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



Requirements

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.



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