Assistant Project Manager – Restaurant Development & Fit-Out

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of restaurant construction and fit-out projects.
• Maintain schedules, milestones, trackers, action plans, and progress reports.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, designers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor site progress, identify delays, and ensure corrective actions.
• Conduct site inspections for progress, workmanship, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinate civil, architectural, structural, MEP, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety, and other building services.
• Oversee interior fit-out works including finishes, joinery, furniture, glazing, signage, and back-of-house areas.
• Coordinate kitchen equipment layouts, MEP provisions, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Review drawings, shop drawings, material submissions, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and approvals with relevant authorities and property stakeholders.
• Coordinate procurement, monitor long-lead items, and follow up on delivery delays.
• Maintain snagging records and coordinate commissioning, handover documents, opening support, and defect rectification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in construction, interior fit-out, hospitality, retail, or restaurant development.
• Strong restaurant or F&B fit-out and development experience is highly preferred.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of civil, architectural, MEP, HVAC, kitchen equipment, and interior fit-out works.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, BOQs, specifications, project schedules, and site execution.
• Primavera P6 experience is highly preferred; MS Project experience is an advantage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Qatar or GCC construction practices and authority approval processes is an advantage.
• Understanding of restaurant kitchen layouts, equipment, MEP services, exhaust, and ventilation.

Work Environment

• The role is hands-on and based around active restaurant development and construction sites.
• The work involves a fast-paced F&B environment where project timelines and restaurant opening dates are critical.