Manager-Projects

DAMAC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 502,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

DAMAC is seeking a senior professional to lead fit-out and finishing works for luxury residential and mixed-use high-rise developments in the United Arab Emirates. You will manage multiple finishing packages, coordinate with MEP, façade and specialists, and ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience with premium finishes, strong stakeholder management, and familiarity with BIM-enabled coordination.

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 within luxury residential or mixed-use developments.
• Proven experience delivering high-rise residential towers from fit-out execution through final handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fit-out and finishing activities aligned with approved construction programmes.
• Develop execution strategies to achieve milestones and contractual deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify risks or delays, and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate architectural fit-out works with MEP, façade interfaces, and specialist contractors.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and review construction methodologies.
• Monitor installation quality compliant with materials, drawings, and workmanship.
• Oversee mock-up approvals, material inspections, and finishing quality.
• Ensure luxury finishes meet brand standards and project quality objectives.
• Lead snagging, de-snagging, punch-list, and final inspections.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, DEWA, and authorities.
• Support authority inspections leading to handover.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to management.
• Track KPIs, progress, resources, and productivity.
• Provide technical input on variations, claims, extensions of time, and contractor performance.

Skills

Finishing packages

Subcontractor management

Construction reporting

Project controls

Scheduling

BIM coordination

QA/QC

High-rise experience

Stakeholder management

Luxury finishes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior/Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Revit

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.