Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – KWT (Bilingual) Job Code: Project Manager – KWT (Bilingual) We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager with proven experience in leading real estate development and construction projects from concept to handover.
The successful candidate will oversee the execution of mid- to large-scale developments across Kuwait, managing multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, contractors, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful delivery in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
Job Description: The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle—from design coordination, permitting, and tendering to construction supervision and final handover.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, and contractors on medium to large-scale developments, with deep knowledge of local regulations and construction practices.
Fluency in both Arabic and English (reading, speaking, and writing) is essential, along with a hands-on leadership style and strong project delivery skills.
  Core Responsibilities: This position includes but does not limit to the following: Project Planning & Coordination: ·         Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation, feasibility, permitting, tendering, construction, to delivery and closeout.
·         Develop and manage detailed project execution plans (PEPs), budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
·         Negotiation with various entities in terms of cost, quality and time factors.
·         Forecasting the fund requirements and arranging the prompt payments so that the momentum of work is not disturbed.
·         Identify the best partners to undertake the project (architects, contractors, site managers, government liaison specialists, labor contractors, vendors).
·         Keep track of all the project activities and ensure that the projects deadlines are met.
·         Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, legal consultants, and government authorities for permits and regulatory compliance.
Team & Stakeholder Management: ·         Lead internal project teams and supervise external consultants and contractors.
·         Provide clear direction and decision-making to team members while maintaining accountability for performance and quality.
·         Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders including clients, regulatory bodies, and utility providers.
Construction Oversight: ·         Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards.
·         Conduct regular site visits, chair weekly progress meetings, and issue project reports to senior management.
·         Identify and mitigate risks, change orders, and project delays through proactive management.
Commercial & Contractual Administration: ·         Review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts, procurement schedules, and tender documents.
·         Approve invoices, monitor financial performance, and enforce budget controls.
Reporting & Documentation: ·         Maintain accurate project documentation including progress reports, meeting minutes, variation logs, and regulatory submissions.
·         Provide regular project status updates to senior leadership, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
·         Ensuring the receipt of regular reports and updates and addressing the flaws and inefficiencies in the reporting mechanism.
·         Any other task as required by the management.
People Management: ·         Monitor the progress of the function and evaluate junior staff achievements.
·         Help juniors in planning their careers within the department by developing a training plan for their professional development through on-the-job, in-house and external training programs.
Self-Management: ·         A positive, innovative approach to problem-solving.
·         Strong interpersonal skills.
·         Bilingual candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
·         Ability to work independently, self-managed and motivated.
·         Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
·         Strong industry and government contact network.
·         Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly learn new procedures.
·         Maintain the highest level of integrity in carrying out the job.
·         Achieve the highest levels of proficiency in all skills required to perform the role.
·         Ensure that performance goals set by and agreed with management are achieved during the course of the year.
  Job Type: Full-time How to Apply: Please use the link (https://airtable.
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Job Title: Project Manager – KWT (Bilingual) | Job Code: Project Manager – KWT (Bilingual) Interested candidates please email us your CV: hr@zaleej.
com Note:   We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Qualifications and Skills: ·         Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited university.
Master’s degree is an asset.
·         Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in Kuwait.
·         Minimum 8–10 years of experience in real estate development and construction project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role .
·         Proven track record of successfully managing medium to large-scale projects (residential, commercial, or mixed-use).
·         Strong knowledge of Kuwait’s building regulations, permitting processes, safety regulations and construction standards.
·         Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and other relevant software.
·         Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
·         Demonstrated experience in site planning, infrastructure design, and construction management.
·         Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive organization.
·         Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a team.
·         Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.
·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
·         Leadership ability to manage diverse teams and drive project momentum under pressure.
·         Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
·         Solid communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with consultants, contractors, and authorities.
·         Willing to travel frequently for work.
·         Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications: ·         Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited university.
·         Experience with sustainable construction practices and green building certifications.
·         Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
·         Familiarity with the real estate market in Kuwait and the Gulf region.
  Language Skills: ·         Bilingual candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic   Other Requirements: ·         Valid Kuwait Driving License ·         Transferable Article 18 Visa