Senior Interior Design PM – Ultra-Luxury Residences

Big Fish Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Fish Recruitment represents a prestigious Dubai-based real estate developer seeking an accomplished Senior Interior Design Project Manager to oversee design coordination, construction supervision and delivery of ultra-luxury residential interiors.

The successful candidate brings a strong foundation in interior design and interior architecture, with extensive experience managing complex, high-specification interiors. UAE delivery experience is highly desirable for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in interior design and project management.
• Experience delivering ultra-luxury developments, branded residences or five-star hospitality.
• Strong coordination of complex interior fit-out packages and site supervision.
• Experience with high-end materials, finishes, joinery, FF&E and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Manage interior design packages from concept and design development through construction, fit-out, snagging and handover.
• Coordinate interior design, architectural, MEP, lighting, FF&E and specialist consultant packages.
• Ensure that approved design concepts and specifications are translated into completed interiors.
• Review contractors' shop drawings, material submissions and mock-ups for compliance with design intent.
• Coordinate closely with architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Oversee selection, technical review and approval of high-quality materials and bespoke elements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, detailing, installation quality and progress.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and coordination issues between documentation and site conditions.
• Participate in value engineering, procurement coordination and technical workshops.
• Monitor progress, contractor performance, quality assurance and compliance with specs.
• Oversee inspections, snagging and quality control before handover.
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders and provide technical recommendations.

Skills

Interior design

Interior architecture

Project management

Design coordination

Construction supervision

Shop drawings

Material approvals

FF&E coordination

Stakeholder management

Quality standards

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Degree in Interior Architecture

Job description

Big Fish Recruitment represents a prestigious Dubai-based real estate developer seeking an accomplished Senior Interior Design Project Manager to oversee design coordination, construction supervision and delivery of ultra-luxury residential interiors.

The successful candidate brings a strong foundation in interior design and interior architecture, with extensive experience managing complex, high-specification interiors. UAE delivery experience is highly desirable for this role.