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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Ensure completed projects are sales-ready with staging marketing collateral and positioning.
Collaborate with sales/marketing on pricing strategy and market appeal.
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).
Degree in Architecture Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Masters preferred).
Professional certifications: PMP MRICS CEng LEED AP (or equivalent).
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.
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.
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.
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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