Senior Interior Fit-Out Project Manager

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Abu Dhabi seeks an accomplished Project Manager to lead end-to-end interior fit-out and joinery projects across multiple sites. You will drive planning, procurement, budgeting, and client communication to ensure on-time delivery and profitability.

The role requires 10+ years in joinery/interiors within the UAE, strong leadership, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with a valid UAE driving license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in major joinery, interior fit-out, and commercial contracting works within the UAE or GCC.
• Valid UAE driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of UAE building regulations, local authority requirements, joinery manufacturing processes, and interior fit-out methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, monitor, and control project activities from inception through final handover.
• Manage multiple active project sites and allocate workforce and subcontractor resources effectively.
• Ensure delivery against approved budgets, project milestones, specifications, and quality standards.
• Review project requirements, designs, conceptual drawings, shop drawings, and technical submissions.
• Monitor site progress, resolve operational bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Take ownership of project budgets, revenues, costs, margins, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor monthly progress billing, payment certifications, and cash collections.
• Manage contractual claims, variations, subcontractor valuations, and final accounts.
• Identify financial risks and budget variances, escalating significant matters to the Operations Manager.
• Support estimation and tendering activities when required.

Skills

End-to-end project management

Budget management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Procurement coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential Careers in Abu Dhabi seeks an accomplished Project Manager to lead end-to-end interior fit-out and joinery projects across multiple sites. You will drive planning, procurement, budgeting, and client communication to ensure on-time delivery and profitability.

The role requires 10+ years in joinery/interiors within the UAE, strong leadership, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with a valid UAE driving license.