**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. **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 Type:** Full\-time **How to Apply:** Please use the link (https://airtable.com/appwm2VUujXVQ2mIB/shrBmmYJs7pftZ2kJ) 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.* Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent