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Director - Community Management- Real Estate

Robert Walters

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT –REAL ESTATE

Salary 50,000-60,000AED P/M Location: Dubai

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Community Management to join a leading real estate organisation in Dubai. This role is designed for someone who thrives on delivering seamless community handovers, overseeing Defects Liability Period (DLP) processes, and ensuring the highest standards of QA across large-scale residential and mixed-use

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT – REAL ESTATE

Salary: 50,000-60,000AED Per Month

Location: Dubai

Keywords: community management, real estate, handover, defects liability period, quality assurance, asset management, stakeholder collaboration, customer experience, compliance, automation

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Community Management to join a leading real estate organisation in Dubai. This pivotal role is designed for someone who thrives on delivering seamless community handovers, overseeing Defects Liability Period (DLP) processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance across large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. The position offers you the chance to shape the customer journey from project completion through to asset management, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners. With a highly competitive salary package of 50,000-60,000 AED per month and the chance to influence major projects in one of the world’s most dynamic property markets, this is your moment to make a lasting impact. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive leadership culture await you as you drive operational excellence and foster collaborative relationships across all levels.

  • • Take ownership of end-to-end community management functions, including handover, DLP, and QA activities, ensuring every process meets contractual obligations and exceeds customer expectations.
  • • Enjoy a generous monthly salary package while working in Dubai’s thriving real estate sector, where your expertise will directly contribute to the value and reputation of prestigious developments.
  • • Benefit from flexible working opportunities and a culture that values knowledge sharing, professional growth, and supportive leadership at every stage of your career.

What you'll do

As Director of Community Management – Real Estate based in Dubai, you will play a central role in orchestrating the successful transition of assets from construction completion through to full operational handover. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you collaborating closely with internal departments, contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and property owners. You will be instrumental in ensuring that every aspect of the handover process is meticulously planned and executed—from conducting detailed inspections to managing defect rectification budgets. By leveraging advanced digital tools for snagging and asset management, you will drive efficiency while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Your ability to coordinate complex stakeholder groups ensures that all parties are aligned towards delivering superior customer experiences.

  • Provide strategic oversight on the use of digital systems for snagging and inspections to ensure compliance with established handover standards across multiple communities.
  • Lead cross-functional coordination with project teams and contractors to guarantee timely, accurate, and complete transfer of updated project information using standardised checklists.
  • Conduct thorough pre-handover inspections and snagging activities to confirm all amenities and infrastructure are completed by agreed handover dates.
  • Maintain continuous updates and follow-up on handover progress, snagging issues, and inspection outcomes between project delivery teams and community management stakeholders.
  • Oversee resolution of all reported snags by driving follow-ups with contractors and project teams to ensure de-

What you bring

To excel as Director of Community Management – Real Estate in Dubai’s vibrant market environment requires a blend of technical acumen and interpersonal finesse. Your background should reflect substantial hands-on experience managing complex community handovers within high-value developments—demonstrating your capacity for meticulous planning as well as agile problem-solving. You bring proven success navigating DLP challenges while upholding strict compliance standards. Your familiarity with digital platforms enables you to streamline operations through automation wherever possible. Equally important are your communication skills: you know how to engage constructively with everyone from senior executives to frontline staff—and can translate technical findings into actionable insights for non-specialist audiences. Your approach is grounded in empathy; you understand that delivering outstanding customer experiences depends on building trustful partnerships at every touchpoint. Adaptability comes naturally—you thrive amid shifting priorities without losing sight of long-term objectives. Above all else: your commitment to continuous improvement ensures that each new project benefits from lessons learned along the way.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Construction Management or related discipline is required; additional certification in Project Management or Asset/Community Management is preferred.
  • A minimum of 8-10 years’ progressive experience in community management or property development within large-scale residential or mixed-use environments is essential.
  • Demonstrated expertise overseeing handover processes, Defects Liability Period (DLP) management, Quality Assurance (QA), contract administration, and SLA governance.
  • Proficiency in digital handover platforms as well as snagging systems; strong command of reporting tools and dashboard analytics is highly desirable.

What sets this company apart

This organisation stands out as one of Dubai’s most respected real estate entities—renowned for its unwavering commitment to service excellence across every facet of property development and community management. Here you’ll find an inclusive workplace culture where knowledge sharing is encouraged at all levels; supportive leadership empowers employees to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully towards shared goals. The company invests heavily in state-of-the-art technology solutions—enabling teams like yours to deliver best-in-class results efficiently. Flexible working arrangements are available so you can balance personal commitments alongside professional ambitions. As part of this team-driven environment you’ll have access to ongoing training opportunities designed around your career progression needs—ensuring that your expertise remains at the forefront of industry trends. If you’re seeking an employer who values dependability as much as innovation—and who recognises individual contributions within a collaborative framework—this could be your ideal next step.

What's next

If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your expertise will shape the future of community living in Dubai’s premier developments—this is your opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link below; don’t miss out on joining a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in real estate community management.

Job Type

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Dubai

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