Head of Renovation & Flipping

FINANCE
United Arab Emirates
October 26, 2026
Full Time

Job Overview

Job Description

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Role Summary

The Head of Renovation & Flipping is accountable for Mileles villa and apartment acquisition renovation and resale program. The role spans the entire lifecycle from acquisition due diligence design authority approvals execution QA/QC cost and schedule control handover and sales readiness.

The mandate is to build a professional scalable and profitable renovation function rooted in disciplined project management engineering excellence and market-driven design.

This leader must combine strategic vision technical mastery and commercial acumen to deliver superior ROI.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and execute Mileles renovation and flipping strategy (light refresh core renovation luxury transformations).
  • Set annual renovation targets including flips completed ROI per project and capital allocation.
  • Benchmark against top Dubai developers and global renovation standards.
  • Institutionalize best practices via a standardized Scope Boundaries Manual.

Project Lifecycle Management

  • Own the end-to-end project lifecycle (due diligence to resale readiness).
  • Manage design and authority approvals with DM DCD DEWA Master Developers and telecom providers.
  • Ensure compliance with codes permits and warranty requirements.
  • Oversee consultants and contractors across architecture interiors MEP landscape pools and smart home systems.

Financial & Commercial Control

  • Develop and manage project budgets with Good/Better/Best specifications.
  • Monitor capex vs. forecast approve variations and manage contingencies.
  • Drive procurement discipline vendor qualification tendering and contract management.
  • Apply value engineering to maximize ROI (kitchens baths curb appeal technology upgrades).
  • Track portfolio IRR margins and payback periods.

Technical & Engineering Oversight

  • Act as subject matter expert on architecture civil works MEP finishes and landscaping.
  • Lead structural and MEP risk reviews for new loads plant upsizing and safety-critical works.
  • Approve QA/QC hold points (waterproofing pressure tests electrical checks HVAC balancing).

Project Controls & HSE

  • Establish baseline schedules track progress and enforce earned value reporting.
  • Implement QA/QC systems and ensure closeout of non-conformance reports.
  • Oversee HSE protocols to achieve zero lost-time incidents.
  • Ensure authority inspections are passed first time.

Team Leadership

  • Build lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
  • Define roles and responsibilities across functions with clear accountability.
  • Develop capability in construction management ROI-driven decision making and Dubai compliance.

Sales Readiness & Market Alignment

  • Ensure completed projects are sales-ready with staging marketing collateral and positioning.
  • Collaborate with sales/marketing on pricing strategy and market appeal.

Continuous Improvement

  • Conduct post-project reviews and ROI analyses.
  • Maintain supplier performance scorecards.
  • Introduce digital tools (BIM Procore/Primavera cost control systems).
  • Benchmark against international standards (CSI Master Format RICS PMBOK).

Candidate Profile

Education & Credentials

  • Degree in Architecture Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Masters preferred).
  • Professional certifications: PMP MRICS CEng LEED AP (or equivalent).

Experience

  • 12 to 18 years in construction/renovation; 5 years in Dubai/UAE.
  • Proven track record in luxury villa/apartment renovations or large-scale refurbishments.
  • Strong background in authority approvals and Dubai compliance.

Skills & Competencies

  • Technical expertise in structural MEP finishes waterproofing landscape and pools.
  • Strong commercial acumen: BOQ management cost control ROI optimization.
  • Proven project controls skills: scheduling risk management QA/QC.
  • Strong leadership and team-building ability.
  • Persuasive communicator with stakeholders from contractors to investors.
  • Tech-savvy with BIM cost-control tools and smart home integration.

KPIs & Success Metrics

  • On-time on-budget delivery of projects.
  • ROI per project vs. target; portfolio IRR.
  • First-time success rate in authority approvals.
  • QA/QC performance and defect rates.
  • HSE record (zero LTIs).
  • Vendor and team performance improvement.

Mission Statement

To establish Mileles Renovation & Flipping division as a disciplined profitable and scalable function that blends engineering excellence authority compliance cost control and design appeal delivering market-ready assets with superior ROI and brand impact.

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2026-09-29 19:43:43

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