Job Description

Locations

• United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Salary

Skills Required

• - 7+ years of demonstrated experience in construction project management, real estate development, architecture/design with a Sustainability focusintermediate
• - 10+ years of program or project management experienceintermediate
• - 3+ years of hands-on experience in construction management of renewable energy projectsintermediate
• - Experience with sustainability-focused financial modeling and ROI analysisintermediate
• - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvementsintermediate
• - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadershipintermediate

Required Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree (degree)
• - 7+ years of demonstrated experience in construction project management, real estate development, architecture/design with a Sustainability focus (experience, 7 years)
• - 10+ years of program or project management experience (experience, 10 years)
• - 3+ years of hands-on experience in construction management of renewable energy projects (experience, 3 years)
• - Experience with sustainability-focused financial modeling and ROI analysis (experience)
• - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements (experience)
• - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership (experience)
• - Demonstrated success in stakeholder management across organizational levels, with proven ability to deliver results independently in dynamic environments with shifting priorities (experience)
• - Strong collaborative skills, demonstrating success in driving alignment on complex topics across large, cross-functional teams and initiatives (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• - Advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.) LEED Accredited Professional, PE, CEM, LFA, or other building professional accreditation - Experience reading and interpreting building engineering drawings (experience)
• - 10+ years of demonstrated Green building experience and demonstrated industry-leading sustainability design and construction (experience, 10 years)
• - Experience with UAE, KSA, Egypt, Turkish, South African and/or European building regulations (experience)
• - Arabic language proficiency (experience)
• - Proficiency in Turkish, Afrikaans languages (experience)

Responsibilities

• Program Strategy & Leadership:
• - Maintain comprehensive program-level oversight while monitoring site-level progress, informing leadership decisions through clear analysis and recommendations on high-impact tradeoffs
• - Liaising with the Project Management Office (PMO) for budget/labor planning, milestones reporting, and highlighting program-related risk
• - Partner with cross-functional teams (Design and Construction, Global Sustainable Development, Asset Management, Finance, Construction Tech, Operations Sustainability) on due diligence evaluations and implementation
• - Drive continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, lessons learned documentation, and team coaching on sustainability best practices
• Technical Implementation & Engineering:
• - Oversee construction engineering, planning, and design for Sustainability inclusions into new buildings, including tracking carbon footprint, performing engineering calculations, and reviewing material/equipment specifications for energy efficiency and payback
• - Lead implementation of renewable energy projects, including solar PV installations, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and microgrids, from technical assessment through construction completion
• - Assess facilities through surveys and audits to evaluate carbon impact of building designs, recommending energy efficiency improvements for mechanical systems and building envelopes
• - Prepare technical documentation including reports, specifications, and analyses defining sustainability requirements, while establishing systems to track progress across New Build and Retrofit programs
• Stakeholder Management & Commercial:
• - Serve as sustainability SME, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, designers, consultants, and permitting authorities
• - Negotiate and manage Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), coordinating with stakeholders to ensure optimal technical and commercial outcomes

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