Project Manager - Commercial Projects

Careerwebsite; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwebsite is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Commercial Projects in the UAE to lead full lifecycle delivery from pre-construction to handover. You will plan, schedule, budget, and coordinate with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure quality, safety and on-time completion.

The role emphasizes cost control, procurement, contract management and team leadership across extensive commercial fit-out projects in a UAE context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 8-12 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience in commercial construction / interior fit-out projects is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of planning, budgeting, contracts, procurement and site execution.
• Good understanding of UAE construction practices, regulations and HSE requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial projects from pre-construction through completion and handover.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones and execution strategies.
• Ensure delivery on time and within budget per specs.
• Monitor daily site progress and resolve project issues.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Lead project engineers, site engineers, supervisors and staff.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Projects

Interior Fit-Out

Construction Management

Project Planning

Project Execution

Budget Control

Cost Management

Contract Management

Procurement

Client Coordination

Consultant Coordination

Subcontractor Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

QA/QC

HSE

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project Reporting

Testing & Commissioning

Snagging

Close-Out

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Location: UAE

Department: Projects / Operations

Reports To: Project Director / General Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager - Commercial Projects to manage and deliver commercial projects from pre-construction through completion and handover. The role will be responsible for project planning, execution, budget and cost control, client and consultant coordination, team management, quality, safety, documentation and successful project close-out.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage commercial projects from pre-construction through completion and handover.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones and execution strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and as per approved specifications.
• Monitor daily site progress and resolve project issues.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Monitor project budgets, costs, variations and cash flow.
• Review BOQs, quotations, contracts, purchase orders and subcontractor agreements.
• Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
• Review and manage variation orders, claims and additional works.
• Coordinate with the commercial/QS team on project financial matters.

Client & Consultant Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and consultants.
• Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates.Understand client requirements and communicate them effectively to the project team.
• Manage client expectations and maintain strong professional relationships.

Team Management

• Lead and supervise project engineers, site engineers, supervisors, coordinators and project staff.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Conduct regular project coordination meetings.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet project requirements and deadlines.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications and applicable UAE regulations.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and company policies.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, schedules and records.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports.
• Monitor project KPIs, milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure proper documentation for testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.

Project Completion & Handover

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging and rectification works.
• Ensure timely project completion and final handover.
• Coordinate as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties and handover documents.
• Support final account closure and project close-out.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 8-12 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience in commercial construction / interior fit-out projects is preferred.
• Proven experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, contracts, procurement and site execution.
• Good understanding of UAE construction practices, regulations and HSE requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera, AutoCAD and MS Office.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is an advantage.
• UAE/GCC project experience preferred.

Key Skills / Keywords

Project Management Commercial Projects Interior Fit-Out Construction Management Project Planning Project Execution Budget Control Cost Management Contract Management BOQ Variations Claims Procurement Client Coordination Consultant Coordination Subcontractor Management Team Leadership Risk Management QA/QCHSE Primavera P6 MS Project AutoCAD Project Reporting Testing & Commissioning Snagging Project Handover Close-Out

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with strong experience in commercial construction, interior fit-out, retail, hospitality, office or other commercial projects, with proven UAE/GCC project delivery experience, will be preferred.

Experience: 8-12 Years

Location: UAE

Industry: Construction / Interior Fit-Out / Commercial Projects