Project Coordinator

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Projects in Dubai is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the project management and production teams, ensuring smooth activation and production processes across interiors projects. Based in Dubai, UAE, you will coordinate from design through delivery and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to maintain timelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in interiors, events, or exhibitions, with strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in CAD reading and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Must be organized with strong administrative skills.
• Eye for detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent communication skills across teams and suppliers.
• Proficient with MS Office and ability to read CAD drawings.
• Knowledge of construction materials and interior finishes.

Responsibilities

• Working as a member of the core interiors team, to follow Arena projects from design to delivery.
• Undertaking all aspects of project coordination including estimation, BOQ creation, planning sourcing & purchasing.
• Coordinating both inhouse & subcontract teams.
• Obtaining estimates and competitive quotes from suppliers.
• Briefing and liaising with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Sourcing and building new relationships with suppliers.
• Working with project management teams to ensure budgets are followed and margins maintained.

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

CAD reading

Interiors knowledge

Willing to work longer hours

Driving license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Project Coordinator

Operations

Position Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Reporting Into: Head of Operations
Direct Reports: NA
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Objective

Working in conjunction with the Project Management and Production team to facilitate all aspects of production and activation works across Arena Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as a member of the core interiors team, to follow Arena projects from design to delivery.
• Undertaking all aspects of project coordination including estimation, BOQ creation, planning sourcing & purchasing.
• Coordinating both inhouse & subcontract teams.
• Obtaining estimates and competitive quotes from suppliers.
• Briefing and liaising with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Sourcing and building new relationships with suppliers.
• Working with project management teams to ensure budgets are followed and margins maintained.

Required Skills/Abilities

Personal

• A naturally organized and methodical person with strong administrative skills.
• An eye for detail.
• A willing attitude and an enjoyment of hard work.
• Availability to work longer hours if required.
• Computer literate, with strong MS Office skills.
• Knowledge of drawings and reading in CAD.
• Working knowledge of construction materials, methods & finishes, especially with regard to interiors.
• Ability to read workshop drawings and communicate technical ideas.
• Excellent communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Minimum High school graduate.
• Driving license is preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in suitable business, interiors, events, and or exhibitions.