Project Manager

LA SOROGEEKA INTERIORS L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

LA SOROGEEKA INTERIORS L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead interior fit-out projects from mobilization to handover in the UAE.

You will ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards while coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities. You will manage project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, control costs, monitor progress, and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale interior fit-out and finishing projects.
• Experience on Gulf/Europe international projects is preferred.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering, construction, procurement, and safety.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Monitor progress, costs, and contractual obligations.
• Manage teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee documentation, reporting, and billing.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards.
• Report on variations and claims.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Software Proficiency

Leadership

Contract Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Construction Management certification

ISO 9001 knowledge

Primavera certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

Job description

Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee project execution from mobilization to final handover. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures. The successful candidate will manage project teams, resources, costs, risks, and stakeholder relationships to achieve project objectives and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all project activities, including engineering, construction, procurement, quality, health and safety, risk management, commercial operations, and final handover.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, costs, and contractual obligations, implementing corrective actions to address delays, risks, or budget overruns.
• Manage project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure effective coordination, performance, and timely delivery.
• Act as the primary company representative in dealings with clients, consultants, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee project documentation, contractual correspondence, progress reporting, billing, and payment collection.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, quality standards, health and safety requirements, and project control procedures.
• Lead team performance management, workforce planning, and resource allocation to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Identify and manage variations, scope changes, contractual claims, and other commercial matters in coordination with relevant teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure project deliverables meet agreed specifications and client expectations.

Work Environment

The role will be primarily site-based, with occasional visits to the head office and vendors as required.

Additional Condition

The successful candidate may be required to relocate to other project sites or jurisdictions based on business requirements.

Skills

Required Skills

• Project Management: Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, monitoring, cost control, resource allocation, and project management systems.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of interior fit-out and finishing works, materials, construction processes, workmanship, and international quality standards.
• Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Project or Primavera, including project scheduling, dependencies, and drawing reviews.
• Leadership and People Management: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage subcontractors and vendors, and maintain effective relationships with clients and consultants.
• Commercial and Contract Management: Knowledge of project billing, cost control, contract administration, contractual obligations, variations, claims, and commercial correspondence.
• Communication and Reporting: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional reports and contractual correspondence.
• Organization and Accountability: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a strong focus on deadlines, quality, and project outcomes.

Experience

• Proven experience managing large-scale interior fit-out and finishing projects.
• Experience with international projects in the Gulf or Europe, or high-grade projects in India.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and working with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A Master's degree or PhD is an advantage.
• Additional qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management, or Quantity Surveying are preferred.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems knowledge and auditor certification are advantageous.
• Primavera certification and strong working knowledge are an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of project quality standards, with minimal rework, defects, and non-conformances.
• Timely completion of project milestones and overall delivery schedules.
• Adherence to approved budgets, billing schedules, payment collection targets, and gross profit objectives.
• Effective project handover, including timely completion of snagging and close-out activities.
• Compliance with project management systems, procedures, and internal audit requirements.
• Implementation of innovative solutions that improve project delivery, efficiency, safety, quality, or commercial performance.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Assertive, accountable, and proactive in decision-making.
• Excellent time management and a strong commitment to deadlines, quality, and structured processes.