Project Manager - Interior Fitout

confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai is seeking a Senior Interior Fit-Out Project Manager to lead planning, mobilization, and handover of commercial, retail, or office spaces.

You will coordinate across design teams, site engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, joinery production, and clients to maintain momentum, monitor schedules and BOQs, control costs, ensure safety, and uphold UAE codes throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design.
• 5+ years of experience managing interior fit-out projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE building codes and fit-out processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage interior fit-out projects from planning through to handover and defects resolution.
• Coordinate across design teams, site engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Prepare, monitor, and update schedules, BOQs, procurement plans, and cost tracking.
• Supervise site activities daily and ensure work meets drawings and specs.
• Enforce HSE compliance on all sites in line with UAE regulations.
• Handle authority approvals and coordination with relevant bodies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Quality assurance

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage interior fit-out projects from planning and mobilization through to final handover and defects resolution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to approved quality standards
• Coordinate across design teams, site engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, joinery production, and clients to maintain project momentum and resolve execution issues
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules, BOQs, material procurement plans, and cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle
• Supervise site activities daily - monitor progress, ensure work aligns with approved drawings and specifications, and manage labour and subcontractor teams on-site
• Control project costs including variations, change orders, and budget adherence; track expenditures and flag overruns before they escal...
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance on all sites in line with UAE regulations and client requirements
• Handle authority approvals and coordination with DDA, Trakhees, DEWA, and municipality bodies (with support from the project coordination team)
• Conduct regular client meetings, provide progress updates, manage expectations, and address concerns professionally
• Review and approve material submittals, shop drawings, and technical documentation before installation
• Manage handover documentation, snagging, and post-handover defect resolution

Skills

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design
• 5+ years of experience managing interior fit-out projects in the UAE
• Proven track record delivering commercial, retail, or office fit-out projects
• Strong knowledge of fit-out materials, construction drawings, site execution workflows, and UAE building codes
• Solid understanding of BOQ preparation, cost control, variation management, and project scheduling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across design, procurement, site, and client teams
• Valid UAE Driving License (mandatory - site visits and client meetings required)