Assistant Manager - Defect Liability Period (DLP) and Community Management

Dubai Holding
United Arab Emirates
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Relationship building","Problem-solving"]

Manage the technical transition of completed residential and mixed-use developments into community operations. Lead technical takeover prior to handover, oversee snagging/defect liability period (DLP) and post-handover activities, and coordinate inspections of common areas and amenities. Partner with contractors, consultants, quality teams, and community management stakeholders to resolve defects, monitor rectification work, and provide technical guidance to residents and owners. Review drawings and deliver reports to support operational decision-making.

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Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding
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Assistant Manager - Defect Liability Period (DLP) and Community Management

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Job Summary

Manage the technical transition of completed residential and mixed-use developments into community operations. Lead technical takeover prior to handover, oversee snagging/defect liability period (DLP) and post-handover activities, and coordinate inspections of common areas and amenities. Partner with contractors, consultants, quality teams, and community management stakeholders to resolve defects, monitor rectification work, and provide technical guidance to residents and owners. Review drawings and deliver reports to support operational decision-making.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead technical takeover of residential and mixed-use developments from project delivery teams prior to handover into community management.
  • •Manage snagging, de-snagging, defect liability period (DLP), and post-handover activities to close outstanding issues.
  • •Conduct inspections of common areas, amenities, building fabric, and units to verify readiness and quality standards before handover.
  • •Coordinate with contractors, consultants, quality assurance teams, engineers, and community management teams to resolve technical issues and complete rectification works.
  • •Provide technical guidance to residents and customers, manage expectations, and prepare reports and updates on handover readiness, defect status, and post-handover activities.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or a related discipline; Civil Engineering background is highly preferred.
  • •Prior experience supporting property handovers, DLP, community management transitions, facilities management, construction, or real estate development projects.
  • •Strong understanding of common area inspections, building fabric assessments, technical handovers, MEP systems, and infrastructure readiness requirements.
  • •Proven experience managing defect identification, snagging, de-snagging, rectification works, and contractor coordination.
  • •Ability to inspect and assess common areas and amenities prior to community management takeover.
Experience:Real estate developmentFacilities managementConstructionCommunity management
Education:Bachelor's in facilities management (or related discipline)
Skills:CommunicationRelationship buildingProblem-solving
Tech Stack:MEP systemsEngineering drawings

Company Brief

Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment holding company that invests across real estate, hospitality, media, ICT, retail, and other sectors to support Dubai’s economic growth and strategic development.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2004
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