Senior Project Manager- Fit Out
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About the Role
We are recruiting a Senior Project Manager for interior fit-out projects in Dubai. The role requires end-to-end delivery of commercial, residential, hospitality, and retail fit-out projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality completion.
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Responsibilities
- Manage multiple commercial, residential, hospitality, and/or retail fit out projects from award to handover
- Develop and control project programs, budgets, and resource plans
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, drawings, specifications, and authority regulations
- Lead project kick off meetings, progress meetings, and client coordination sessions
- Review contracts, BOQs, and project budgets; monitor costs, variations, claims, and final accounts
- Lead and mentor Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Enforce HSE policies, site safety regulations, and method statements
- Support procurement strategy for materials and subcontract packages
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly project reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 20+ years’ experience in interior fit out projects
- Strong UAE market experience and authority approvals knowledge
- Proven track record delivering high value fit out projects
- Proficient in MS Project / Primavera, AutoCAD, Excel
- PMP or similar certification is an advantage
- Immediate availability or short notice period
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Purpose
- The Senior Project Manager – Fit Out is responsible for the end to end delivery of interior fit out projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
Responsibility
- Manage multiple commercial, residential, hospitality, and/or retail fit out projects from award to handover.
- Develop and control project programs, budgets, and resource plans.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, drawings, specifications, and authority regulations.
- Lead project kick off meetings, progress meetings, and client coordination sessions.
- Review contracts, BOQs, and project budgets.
- Monitor costs, variations, claims, and final accounts.
- Ensure profitability and margin targets are achieved.
- Coordinate with QS and commercial teams on monthly valuations and cash flow.
- Lead and mentor Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Resolve project issues, risks, and conflicts proactively.
- Ensure all works meet approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- +20 years’ experience in interior fit out projects.
- Strong UAE market experience and authority approvals knowledge.
- Proven track record delivering high value fit out projects.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of fit out materials, finishes, MEP coordination, and detailing.
- Commercially astute with strong cost control ability.
- Excellent communication and client facing skills.
- Proficient in MS Project / Primavera, AutoCAD, Excel.
- Ability to manage pressure, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
- Experience with Grade A offices, hospitality, luxury residential, or retail fit out.
- PMP or similar certification is an advantage.
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