# Project Manager

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**Location:** Kuwait City, Kuwait
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**Job Title: Project Manager – KWT (Bilingual)**

**Job Code: Project Manager – KWT (Bilingual)**

**Company:** Zaleej Real Estate Company (KSCC)

**Department:** Project Management

**Reports To:** CEO

**ABOUT US**

Zaleej Real Estate Company (KSCC) is the Kuwait real estate company that manages a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential properties across Kuwait, combining institutional-grade asset management with hands-on operational excellence.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

The Project Manager leads Zaleej’s real estate development and construction projects from concept through to handover, covering mid- to large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Kuwait. The role takes full ownership of project lifecycle delivery — design coordination, permitting, tendering, construction supervision, commercial administration, and closeout — while managing multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, and contractors. Success in this role is measured by on-time, on-budget delivery, quality of finished assets, and the strength of relationships built with consultants, authorities, and internal stakeholders.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Project Planning & Delivery**

-   Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation and feasibility through permitting, tendering, construction, and closeout.
-   Develop and manage detailed project execution plans (PEPs), budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
-   Forecast project cash flow requirements and coordinate timely contractor and consultant payments to maintain project momentum.
-   Select and onboard suitable consultants, contractors, and vendors, ensuring competitive pricing and proven capability for the scope at hand.
-   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, providing clear direction and accountability for performance.
-   Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and utility providers.
-   Develop and mentor junior team members through structured on-the-job training and clearly defined performance objectives.

**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 concise project status reports to senior management.
-   Identify and proactively mitigate risks, change orders, and project delays.

**Commercial & Contractual Administration**

-   Negotiate cost, scope, quality, and schedule terms with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to protect commercial and delivery outcomes.
-   Review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts, procurement schedules, and tender documents.
-   Approve invoices, monitor financial performance against budget, and enforce cost 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, mitigation strategies, and forward-looking recommendations.

## Requirements

**Essential (Must-Have)**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
-   Active membership of the Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE), or eligibility to register within a defined timeframe.
-   Minimum 8 years’ experience in real estate development and construction project management, with at least 3 years in a project leadership role.
-   Proven track record of successfully delivering mid- to large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects in Kuwait or the GCC.
-   Strong working knowledge of Kuwait’s building regulations, permitting processes, municipal approvals, and construction safety standards.
-   Proficiency in project management and design software, including Primavera P6, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
-   Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) — essential for liaising with authorities, consultants, and contractors.
-   Valid Kuwait driving licence and transferable Article 18 residency visa.

**Preferred (Nice-to-Have)**

-   Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
-   Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or RICS.
-   Working knowledge of Civil 3D, GIS, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
-   Experience with sustainable construction practices and green building certifications (e.g. LEED, ESTIDAMA).
-   Established network of contacts within Kuwait’s consultant, contractor, and government ecosystem.

## Benefits

**WHAT WE OFFER**

-   Opportunity to lead a meaningful pipeline of development projects within a principal-led, long-term investment group.
-   Direct exposure to senior leadership and real influence over project strategy, design quality, and delivery standards.
-   A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values initiative, integrity, and continuous improvement.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Apply via the online application form: [https://airtable.com/appwm2VUujXVQ2mIB/shrBmmYJs7pftZ2kJ](https://airtable.com/appwm2VUujXVQ2mIB/shrBmmYJs7pftZ2kJ)

Select “Project Manager - KWT (Bilingual)” as the job position and reference code when completing the form.

Alternatively, email your CV directly to hr@zaleej.com with the subject line “Project Manager”.

_Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate all applications._