Fit-Out Project Lead – Associate PM (Abu Dhabi)

JLL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Associate Project Manager (Fit-Out) to lead delivery on high-profile fit-out projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on project management tasks, design management, approvals, and contract administration within the PDS team.

The candidate should bring a degree in engineering or related field, with extensive Middle East experience, strong stakeholder management, and fluent Arabic and English to support client requirements and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction or relevant field required.
• Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of project management tasks.
• Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project.
• Undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the clients expectations and budget.
• Fully manage and handle local government approvals process.
• Administer complex contracts proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.
• Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns contract negotiations award of contracts and client reporting.
• Develop project documentation programs master budget etc
• Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects
• Deliver projects within the framework of risk sustainability and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage while maintaining focus on time cost and quality
• Monitor and report on the contractors progress against the contract program
• Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractors design is done in compliance with the contract
• Manage internal teams across projects and act as a lead for delivery

Skills

Strong Stakeholder Management Skills

Arabic language

English language

Education

Degree Qualification in Engineering Construction or relevant field

Professional Memberships (advantage)

Job description

JLL is seeking an Associate Project Manager (Fit-Out) to lead delivery on high-profile fit-out projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on project management tasks, design management, approvals, and contract administration within the PDS team.

The candidate should bring a degree in engineering or related field, with extensive Middle East experience, strong stakeholder management, and fluent Arabic and English to support client requirements and regulatory processes.