Head of Renovation & Flipping

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.