Senior Maintenance & Fit-Out Project Leader

NAFFCO Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Maintenance) to lead multiple fit-out and maintenance projects across commercial and industrial facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires strong knowledge of building services, HVAC, MEP, and fire and life safety. You will coordinate contractors, manage schedules and KPIs, review designs, and maintain stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing maintenance and fit-out projects.
• Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously to budget and schedule.
• Strong knowledge of FLS, KPIs, and project reporting.
• Experience with CMMS and project scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and manage fit-out and maintenance projects from initiation to close-out.
• Develop schedules, resource plans, KPIs, and maintenance programmes.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, track costs, and apply cost-control measures.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and identify defects for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, codes, and company policies.
• Produce and review scope of works, method statements, and handover packs.
• Manage work orders, spare parts, and materials procurement for maintenance.
• Support commissioning, testing, and issue resolution with engineers.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement with operations, facilities management, clients, and sponsors.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Specification & design review

Reporting

Communication

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Building Services, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Project scheduling software

Job description

NAFFCO Careers in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Maintenance) to lead multiple fit-out and maintenance projects across commercial and industrial facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires strong knowledge of building services, HVAC, MEP, and fire and life safety. You will coordinate contractors, manage schedules and KPIs, review designs, and maintain stakeholder engagement.