Senior Project Manager – Interior Fit-Out

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Peergrowth Consultancy Co. in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead interior fit-out projects from mobilization to handover, with emphasis on F&B and retail fit-outs within malls.

You will coordinate across civil, carpentry, and MEP teams to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality meet client expectations. The role demands deep understanding of MEP systems, mall coordination, and strong client-facing leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 10+ years UAE interior fit-out experience.
• Proven track record leading F&B, retail and mall fit-out projects in Dubai.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of MEP systems and mall coordination processes.
• Independent project management from initiation to handover.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior fit-out projects from mobilization to handover including F&B, retail, and mall fit-outs.
• Coordinate civil, carpentry, MEP and finishing teams to ensure smooth site execution.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, authority requirements and safety standards.
• Identify risks, mitigate delays, and maintain timelines and budgets.
• Maintain project documentation, progress reporting, and client communications.

Skills

Interior Fit-Out PM

MEP Coordination

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Project Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Project Scheduling Software

Job description

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing interior fit-out projects from initiation through final handover ensuring successful delivery within approved timelines budgets quality standards and client expectations. The role requires strong expertise in F&B and retail fit-out projects with a deep understanding of MEP systems mall fit-out regulations and coordination of in-house execution teams across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities: Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead and manage the complete interior fit-out project lifecycle from mobilization to project handover.
• Oversee execution of commercial interior projects including F&B outlets retail stores and mall fit-outs.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved drawings specifications authority requirements quality standards and project schedules.
• Monitor project progress identify risks or delays and implement corrective action plans to maintain timelines.
• Coordinate project activities across civil carpentry MEP and finishing teams to ensure smooth site execution.

MEP Coordination & Technical Management

• Lead planning execution and coordination of all MEP works across projects.
• Ensure MEP installations comply with technical specifications authority approvals mall regulations and safety standards.
• Coordinate with consultants subcontractors suppliers and internal technical teams to resolve site and design issues.
• Review shop drawings technical submissions material approvals and method statements related to MEP systems.
• Ensure successful coordination between MEP and architectural/interior works during execution.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular client meetings project reviews progress presentations and site walkthroughs.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with consultants mall management teams authorities and subcontractors on project-related matters.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Supervise and manage in-house operational teams across multiple projects.
• Allocate manpower equipment and resources efficiently based on project priorities.
• Monitor team performance and ensure productivity accountability and quality standards are maintained.
• Support and guide site teams in resolving operational and technical challenges.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present detailed project reports including progress updates dashboards risk assessments and completion reports.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including schedules RFIs variation records snag lists and handover documents.
• Ensure proper reporting to management regarding project status milestones risks and commercial impact.

Quality Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with quality standards project specifications and authority regulations.
• Monitor site safety practices and ensure adherence to HSE requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to maintain workmanship quality and project standards.
• Oversee snagging de-snagging testing commissioning and final handover activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the UAE interior fit-out industry.
• Strong experience managing F&B outlets retail stores and mall fit-out projects in Dubai.
• Proven experience working with in-house execution teams across civil carpentry and MEP disciplines.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of MEP systems authority approvals and mall coordination processes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of project planning execution quality control and site operations.
• Excellent client-facing communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office project reporting tools and project scheduling software is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Interior Fit-Out Project Management
• MEP Coordination & Execution
• F&B & Retail Fit-Out Expertise
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Resource Planning
• Project Scheduling & Monitoring
• Quality Control & HSE Compliance
• Technical Coordination
• Reporting & Documentation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making