Manager-Projects

DAMAC Properties; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

DAMAC Properties seeks a senior professional to lead luxury fit-out and finishing works for flagship high-rise residential projects in Dubai. You will coordinate architectural, MEP, and façade interfaces and ensure alignment with approved programmes and brand standards.

You will monitor progress, manage risks, and drive quality through QA/QC practices, inspections, and handover readiness. Dubai regulations and stakeholder management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience managing fit-out and architectural finishing works in luxury residential or mixed-use developments.
• Proven experience delivering high-rise residential towers from fit-out to handover.
• Experience with UAE main contractors or developers is highly preferred.
• Strong experience managing multiple finishing packages and specialist subcontractors.
• Knowledge of luxury fit-out materials, finishes, and construction methodologies.
• Understanding of Dubai authority regulations, inspections, approvals, and close-out procedures.
• Experience coordinating architectural, MEP, façade, and specialist trade interfaces.
• Proficiency in construction reporting, project controls, and scheduling.
• Strong QA/QC, testing, commissioning, and handover knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all fit-out and finishing activities to align with construction programmes.
• Develop execution strategies to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate architectural fit-out, MEP, façade interfaces, and specialist contractors.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and review methodologies.
• Oversee quality inspections, mock-ups, and finishing standards.
• Ensure luxury finishes meet brand standards and project quality objectives.
• Lead snagging, de-snagging, punch-list, and final inspections.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA, and authorities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for senior management.
• Track KPIs, progress, resources, and productivity.
• Provide technical input on variations, claims, and extensions of time.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

QA/QC

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture / Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

MS Project

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead and manage all fit-out and finishing activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution in line with approved construction programmes.
• Develop and implement execution strategies to achieve project milestones and contractual deliverables.
• Monitor construction progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
• Manage coordination between architectural fit-out works, MEP services, façade interfaces, vertical transportation systems, and specialist contractors.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and review construction methodologies where required.
• Monitor installation quality to ensure compliance with approved materials, specifications, shop drawings, and workmanship standards.
• Oversee mock-up approvals, material inspections, and finishing quality throughout execution.
• Ensure luxury finishes meet brand standards and project quality objectives.
• Lead snagging, de-snagging, punch-list management, and final quality inspections.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, DEWA, and all relevant statutory authority requirements.
• Support successful completion of authority inspections leading to project handover.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to senior management.
• Track project KPIs, construction progress, resource allocation, and productivity.
• Assist commercial teams by providing technical input on variations, claims, extensions of time, and contractor performance evaluations.
• Review subcontractor progress against contractual obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 7–10 years of experience managing fit-out and architectural finishing works within luxury residential or mixed-use developments.
• Proven experience delivering high-rise residential towers from fit-out execution through final handover.
• Previous experience with leading UAE main contractors or developers is highly preferred.
• Strong experience managing multiple finishing packages and specialist subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of luxury fit-out materials, architectural finishes, and construction methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of Dubai authority regulations, inspections, approvals, and project close-out procedures.
• Experience coordinating architectural, MEP, façade, and specialist trade interfaces.
• Proficiency in construction reporting, project controls, and scheduling practices.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, testing, commissioning, and handover requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management capabilities.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and operational excellence.
• Familiarity with premium interior finishes, penthouse fit-outs, amenity spaces, and high-end residential handovers.
• Experience working on fast-track projects involving complex trade coordination within high-rise environments.
• Knowledge of BIM-enabled construction coordination and digital project management platforms is advantageous.

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