Project Manager – Interior Fit-Out

TOP ROCK INTERIORS LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TOP ROCK INTERIORS LLC in Dubai is seeking an experienced Interior Fit-Out Project Manager to lead projects from award through design coordination, procurement, site execution and handover. You will drive schedules, budgets, and risk management while maintaining high-quality finishes for premium interiors.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of UAE experience in interior fit-out, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Office and Primavera P6 to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of UAE experience in interior fit-out project management.
• Experience in commercial, retail, hospitality, or high-end interiors is mandatory.
• Hands-on knowledge of shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and handover docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior fit-out and joinery projects from award to close-out.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, designers, and site teams to meet scope, time and budget.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contracts for clear deliverables.
• Develop and monitor execution plans, schedules, and procurement requirements.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and QA/QC and HSE compliance.
• Prepare regular reports on progress, cost, risk, and variance to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship

Leadership

Negotiation

Planning & Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Take overall responsibility for the planning execution monitoring and successful completion of interior fit-out and joinery projects Manage projects from contract award through final handover and close-out ensuring delivery within approved time cost quality and scope Develop and monitor project execution strategies programs manpower plans procurement requirements and resource allocation Coordinate closely with clients consultants designers Project Engineers Site Teams QA QC HSE Procurement Commercial and other stakeholders Review project drawings specifications BOQs contracts and scope requirements to ensure clear understanding of project deliverables Lead project kick-off meetings and establish clear responsibilities deliverables timelines and reporting requirements Monitor project progress against approved schedules and take timely action to address delays constraints and resource issues Coordinate with the Planning team regarding baseline programs look-ahead schedules recovery plans critical activities and project forecasts Manage subcontractors suppliers and specialist contractors to ensure timely and quality execution of works Coordinate with Procurement to ensure materials samples equipment and long-lead items are available as required Review and coordinate shop drawings material submittals technical submissions RFIs samples and consultant approvals Ensure site execution is in accordance with approved drawings specifications method statements quality requirements and project standards Monitor project costs variations subcontractor commitments procurement costs and overall commercial performance in coordination with the Commercial QS team Identify evaluate and manage project risks variations claims delays and potential cost impacts Conduct regular site inspections and project progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders Ensure compliance with QA QC and HSE requirements throughout project execution Resolve technical coordination procurement manpower and site-related issues promptly Maintain strong client and consultant relationships and ensure effective communication throughout the project Monitor project milestones inspections snagging testing commissioning authority requirements and handover activities Lead final snagging rectification documentation as-built drawings O M requirements and project close-out Prepare and review regular project reports covering progress cost risks resources procurement approvals and key issues Provide leadership and direction to Project Engineers Site Engineers Supervisors and project teams Ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented to improve future project delivery

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field Minimum 8–12 years of UAE experience, with significant experience in Interior Fit-Out project management Interior Fit-Out / Joinery experience is mandatory Proven experience managing commercial, retail, hospitality, F&B, office, or high-end interior fit-out projects from award to handover Strong knowledge of complete fit-out project execution, including ID works, architectural finishes, joinery, ceilings, flooring, partitions, painting, and MEP coordination Strong experience in client, consultant, subcontractor, supplier, and internal stakeholder management Good understanding of project planning, scheduling, resource management, procurement, commercial control, and cost monitoring Ability to read and understand architectural, interior design, shop, MEP, and construction drawings Hands-on experience with shop drawings, material submittals, technical submissions, RFIs, consultant approvals, inspections, and handover documentation Strong knowledge of variations, claims, subcontractor management, and commercial coordination Good understanding of UAE construction practices, authority requirements, HSE, and QA/QC procedures Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Primavera P6/MS Project is an added advantage Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects under tight deadlines Commercial awareness with a strong focus on project profitability and cost control UAE Driving Licence is preferred Immediate joiners or candidates available on short notice will be preferred

Key Requirement

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Interior Fit-Out Project Manager capable of independently managing projects from award, planning, design/technical coordination, procurement, site execution, commercial control, client/consultant coordination, snagging, handover and close-out. Candidates with only general building, infrastructure, facilities management, or maintenance project management experience may not be suitable.