Project Manager Luxury Fit Outs for Events & Retail Pop Ups

S&K HR Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for luxury fit-outs in Dubai. The ideal candidate will manage interior fit-out and retail projects, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, client communication, and cross-department coordination. Candidates should have proven experience in this field within the UAE, alongside strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing fit-out, joinery, or retail interior projects in the UAE.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-handling skills.
• Excellent understanding of technical drawings, materials, and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of interior fit-out and retail projects.
• Lead day-to-day project operations, including planning and scheduling.
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

SharePoint

Job description

Project Manager (Luxury Fit Outs for Events & Retail Pop Ups)

Job Openings Project Manager (Luxury Fit Outs for Events & Retail Pop Ups)

About the job Project Manager (Luxury Fit Outs for Events & Retail Pop Ups)

Position: Project Manager

Salary Range: AED 15,000 – 23,000 per month

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end management of interior fit-out and retail projects, from initiation to handover.
• Lead day-to-day project operations, including planning, scheduling, material coordination, and site execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients, ensuring all expectations, design requirements, and deliverables are clearly understood and met.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Technical, Production, Procurement, Estimation, and Logistics) to ensure timely project deliverables.
• Review design drawings, technical details, and construction documents, raising RFIs where clarification is required.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure timely execution, quality compliance, and adherence to project plans.
• Conduct regular site visits to supervise installation progress and ensure compliance with approved drawings, RAMS, and HSE procedures.
• Prepare and maintain project trackers, installation schedules, snag lists, daily/weekly reports, and handover documents.
• Ensure that long-lead items, materials, and production orders are raised on time to avoid operational delays.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams to review progress and resolve issues.
• Drive project profitability by controlling budgets, managing variations, optimizing resources, and preventing rework.
• Guarantee that all workmanship, materials, and installation activities meet A3 Designs quality standards.
• Oversee final snag clearance and assist in the smooth handover of completed projects to the client.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience managing fit-out, joinery, or retail interior projects in the UAE.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-handling skills.
• Excellent understanding of technical drawings (joinery, metal, acrylic), materials, and production processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, project management tools, and document control platforms such as SharePoint.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage fast-track, high-volume projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions on-site.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage tight deadlines.