Project Manager - Retail Refurbs and Fit-out

Mace Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time options

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major UAE shopping mall refurbishment. You will lead planning, coordination and delivery of multiple fit-out packages from design through handover, interfacing with the client, consultants and contractors.

You will manage multiple projects in a live environment, ensuring programme, cost, quality and safety targets are met, while minimising disruption to mall operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Proven delivery experience on retail fit-out, refurbishment or redevelopment projects.
• Experience working in live operational environments such as shopping malls or mixed-use developments.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing capabilities.
• Understanding of fit-out construction processes, MEP coordination, statutory approvals and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of multiple fit-out and refurbishment packages from design through handover.
• Act as primary point of contact between client, consultants, contractors, tenants and operations teams.
• Supervise multiple projects to meet programme, cost, quality and safety objectives.
• Review contractor programmes, methodologies and resource plans and advise on sequencing.
• Coordinate design development, technical reviews and value engineering.
• Monitor progress and proactively manage risks, issues and mitigations.
• Ensure works align with approved designs, UAE regulations and best practice.
• Chair project meetings and report status, milestones and commercial matters.
• Minimise disruption to mall operations through effective stakeholder communication.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and project close-out.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Client-facing skills

Reporting

Retail fit-out delivery

Project delivery

Commercial awareness

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Mace is providing project management services on multiple refurbishment and redevelopment projects within a major UAE shopping mall throughout design, delivery, and handover.

We are seeking an experienced project manager to lead the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple fit-out and refurbishment packages from design through to handover. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage construction activities within a complex brownfield environment while minimising disruption to ongoing operations.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Manage the full project lifecycle from design coordination, procurement and construction through to testing, commissioning and handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the client, consultants, contractors, tenants and operational stakeholders.
• Supervise the delivery of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects simultaneously, ensuring programme, cost, quality and safety objectives are achieved.
• Review and challenge contractor programmes, methodologies, resource plans and construction sequencing.
• Coordinate design development, technical reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with approved designs, specifications, UAE regulations and best practice.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular reporting on project status, key milestones, commercial matters and project risks.
• Manage stakeholder interfaces and ensure effective communication with operational teams to minimise disruption to mall operations.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, close‑out activities and project handover.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in project management, construction management or consultancy environments.
• Proven delivery experience on retail fit‑out, refurbishment, redevelopment or commercial building projects.
• Experience working within live operational environments such as shopping malls, airports, hospitals, hotels, or mixed‑use developments.
• Strong understanding of fit‑out construction processes, MEP coordination, statutory approvals and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrable experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, reporting and client‑facing skills.
• Experience working within a consultancy or PMC environment would be advantageous.
• UAE or GCC project experience preferred.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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