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Evasofia

Real Estate investment company

Real Estate | Dubai | 11-50 employees
Client
Task
Hire an experienced Project Manager to oversee residential renovation projects, coordinating contractors, timelines, budgets, and project delivery from acquisition to completion.
Challenges
  • Budget constraints — the offered salary was below the market rate for experienced Project Managers in Dubai.
  • Language requirement — the client required Russian-speaking candidates only, significantly reducing the available talent pool
Process
1. Candidate profiling
Worked closely with the client to define the ideal candidate profile. Identified the key hiring criteria:
  • Engineering background
  • Russian fluency
  • Hands-on experience managing residential renovation and property flipping projects
  • Based in Dubai
  • Valid UAE driving license

2. Market mapping
  • Assessed the local talent market and identified a limited pool of qualified professionals.
  • Developed a targeted sourcing strategy focused on candidates already working in Dubai.
  • Prioritized quality over volume due to the niche requirements.

3. Multi-channel candidate search
  • Advertised the role on Indeed and LinkedIn to maximize market reach.
  • Conducted proactive outreach to passive candidates through LinkedIn and professional networks.
  • Combined inbound applications with direct sourcing to build a qualified pipeline.

4. Assessment
Conducted structured interviews to evaluate:
  • Experience managing renovation projects
  • Knowledge of the Dubai construction and renovation market
  • Project coordination and stakeholder management skills
  • Motivation and long-term fit with the company

5. Successful placement
  • Identified a candidate who closely matched all key requirements.
  • Guided the candidate through the interview process and offer negotiation.
  • Successfully hired a Russian-speaking Project Manager with an engineering background and relevant renovation experience.
Our results
Successfully placed a Russian-speaking Project Manager with a strong engineering background and relevant renovation project experience within 3 weeks.
  • 3 weeks
    From search kickoff to closed role
  • Strong engineering background
    Due to the focus on strongly established companies with good reputation, I managed to find a strong candidate with good referrals from ex employers
  • 10 shortlisted candidates
    I focused on candidates who strongly match the agreed criteria
  • 3 hours
    Time the founder spent on the hiring process
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