Senior Project Manager (Fit-Out) - Retail Delivery (RAK)

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of real estate services is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Fit-Out) in Dubai. The role includes managing project delivery, client brief development, design solutions, and local government approvals. Candidates should have at least 10 years of consultancy experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and be bilingual in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• 10 years of consultancy experience in the Middle East, ideally UAE.
• Experience in managing fit-out projects, especially retail.
• Professional memberships are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of project management tasks.
• Develop client briefs and project execution plans.
• Oversee design management and team coordination.
• Handle local government approvals.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Design management

Contract administration

Budget management

Bilingual Arabic and English

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction, or relevant field

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (Fit-Out) for our P&D team based in Ras Al Khaimah (on site).

The selected candidate will be seconded to our client and will be accountable for day-to-day delivery of all project management tasks.

What this job involves:

• Manage the delivery of project management tasks
• Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project
• Undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the clients expectations and budget
• Fully manage and handle local government approvals process
• Administer complex contracts proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions
• Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns contract negotiations award of contracts and client reporting
• Develop project documentation programs master budget etc
• Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects
• Deliver projects within the framework of risk sustainability and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage while maintaining focus on time cost and quality
• Monitor and report on the contractors progress against the contract program
• Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractors design is done in compliance with the contract
• Manage internal teams across projects and act as a lead for delivery.

Desired skills and experience:

• Degree Qualification in Engineering Construction or relevant field
• Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English

Other skills and experience should include:

• 10 years of previous professional consultancy experience in the Middle East ideally in UAE
• Experience in managing delivery of fit-out projects ideally retail tenant coordination delivery in the region.
• Strong Stakeholder Management Skills

Location:

On-site Dubai ARE

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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Required Experience:

Senior IC