Operational & General Management

COO — Real Estate Development

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE Operational & General Management Real Estate Permanent $400k – $520k tax-free

Role Overview

JOlivier & Partners has been retained by a leading Dubai master developer to identify a COO leading project delivery and construction management for a pipeline of AED 28bn in residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects.

The Organisation & Context

Our client has 14 projects simultaneously under construction and requires a COO capable of building programme management infrastructure to deliver at scale, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all project delivery and construction management across 14 simultaneous projects
  • Build the programme management office and contractor governance framework
  • Oversee quality, HSE and sustainability compliance
  • Manage the interface between development, sales and asset operations
  • Work closely with the CEO on the strategic development pipeline

Candidate Profile

  • COO, Programme Director or VP Development at a major real estate developer
  • Track record of delivering large-scale mixed-use real estate programmes
  • Deep expertise in construction management and contractor governance
  • Experience with Dubai regulatory environment preferred

Search Process & Confidentiality

Retained mandate. UAE tax-free compensation. Accommodation allowance and annual flights included.

JOP-2026-045

COO — Real Estate Development

Compensation: $400k – $520k tax-free
Location: Dubai, UAE
Date Posted: August 2026
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