Project Manager

LOBA GROUP; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 759,000; Full time

Job summary

LOBA GROUP is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee premium fit-out projects across the UAE, with a focus on fast-track delivery in F&B, Hospitality and Retail. You will manage end-to-end lifecycle from hand-over and procurement to site execution, authority approvals and client handover.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in UAE fit-out project management, strong leadership and a proven portfolio in restaurants, hotels and flagship malls, and is proficient with MS Project/Primavera P6

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience in fit-out project management in the UAE.
• Strong portfolio of F&B, hospitality and retail fit-outs with verified handovers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Interior Architecture; PMP/MRICS advantageous.
• Deep knowledge of UAE building codes, civil defense regulations, and landlord NOC processes.
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and construction management platforms.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and conflict-resolution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive site construction activities from kickoff to final snagging, ensuring alignment with designs, MEP specs, and UAE authority guidelines.
• Manage project budgets, variances, monthly valuations, cash flow, and subcontractor payments.
• Oversee procurement, supplier negotiations, subcontractor performance and material approvals.
• Serve as main contact for clients, interior designers, architects, mall management, and external consultants.
• Ensure compliance and sign-offs with UAE authorities and landlord guidelines.
• Develop and maintain master programs using Primavera P6 or MS Project, tracking milestones.
• Enforce QA/QC standards and site safety per UAE Health, Safety, and Environment regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Architecture

PMP or MRICS certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Construction management platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee fit-out projects across the UAE. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record delivering fast-track, premium projects in the Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and Retail sectors.

You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of fit-out projects—from initial hand-over and procurement to site execution, authority approvals, and client handover—ensuring strict adherence to budget, schedule, quality, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Management: Drive site construction activities from kickoff to final snagging, ensuring delivery aligns with approved designs, MEP specifications, and local authority guidelines.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Manage project budgets, cost variations, monthly valuations, cash flow, and subcontractor payments to maintain target profit margins.
• Contractor & Vendor Management: Oversee procurement, supplier negotiation, subcontractor performance, and material approvals.
• Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, interior designers, architects, mall management teams, and external consultants.
• Authority Approvals: Ensure compliance and facilitate smooth sign-offs with local UAE authorities (e.g., Dubai Municipality, DCD, Concordia, Tecom, DDA, ADM) and landlord technical team guidelines.
• Program & Schedule Management: Develop and maintain master project programs (using Primavera P6 or MS Project), tracking milestones to mitigate delays in fast-track schedules.
• Quality & HSE Assurance: Enforce rigorous QA/QC standards and ensure site safety protocols adhere to UAE Health, Safety, and Environment regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of total experience in fit-out project management, with a substantial portion spent within the UAE market.
• Sector Focus: Strong, verifiable portfolio of successfully handed-over projects in F&B (restaurants, cafes), Hospitality (hotels, lounges), and Retail (boutiques, flagship stores, mall fit-outs).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline. PMP or MRICS certification is advantageous.
• Authority Knowledge: Deep operational understanding of UAE building codes, civil defense regulations, and major landlord NOC processes (Emaar, Nakheel, Majid Al Futtaim, Aldar).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and construction management platforms.
• Leadership: Strong negotiation, leadership, and conflict-resolution capabilities