Project Manager
ORYX
General ManagementJob category
General ManagementJob 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.com/shrpcve1rbuEzeQFG) to complete the job form.
Also, select the above-mentioned job position and job reference code while completing the form.
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.
Requirements
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
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.com/shrpcve1rbuEzeQFG) to complete the job form.
Also, select the above-mentioned job position and job reference code while completing the form.
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.
Requirements
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
JOB SUMMARY
Project Manager
ORYX
Kuwait City
10 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Project Manager