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

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Fit-Out) in Ras Al Khaimah. The role involves overseeing project delivery, managing designers and contractors, and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in consultancy, particularly in managing fit-out projects in the UAE. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential. This position is on-site and offers the opportunity to shape the future of real estate.

Qualifications

• 10 years of consultancy experience in the Middle East, ideally in UAE.
• Experience managing fit-out projects, especially retail tenant coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of project management tasks.
• Develop Project Execution Plans based on client needs.
• Undertake design management and local government approvals.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with terms.
• Compile tender documents and manage client reporting.
• Produce relevant project reports.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Bilingual in 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 you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, or technology, or you're 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&DS 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 client's 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
• 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, Ras Al Khaimah

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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