Senior Project Manager - Luxury Hospitality & Interiors

The Recruitment Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Autonomy

Direct exposure to CEO

Global project portfolio

Job summary

The Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Design & Construction in Dubai to lead premium projects from design through handover. You will own programmes, budgets and supplier relationships, coordinating with a design architect, consultants and contractors to ensure exceptional finishes and guest experiences.

You will combine strong commercial acumen with hands-on site leadership, delivering on-time and to the highest standards for luxury hospitality, premium retail and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' project management experience in construction, development or high-end fit-out.
• Proven delivery of projects from design through handover in luxury environments.
• Experience with tendering, RFPs and contractor selection.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership from concept to final handover for premium projects.
• Develop and manage programmes, budgets, risks and milestones.
• Lead tendering, bid evaluation and contractor negotiations.
• Identify main contractors, fit-out contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Oversee contractor appointments and maintain strong relationships.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Review designs, specs and materials to ensure buildability and quality.
• Ensure standards across design, finishes and guest experience.
• Maintain on-site presence during construction and fit-out.
• Monitor performance, schedule adherence and quality; address delays.
• Manage budgets, variations, claims and change forecasts.
• Coordinate with landlords, developers and authorities as needed.
• Lead snagging, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Support feasibility studies and early-stage planning for international developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report progress to leadership.
• Travel internationally to oversee critical project stages.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Tendering

RFPs

Contractor management

Quality control

Communication

Negotiation

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Design & Construction in Dubai to lead premium projects from design through handover. You will own programmes, budgets and supplier relationships, coordinating with a design architect, consultants and contractors to ensure exceptional finishes and guest experiences.

You will combine strong commercial acumen with hands-on site leadership, delivering on-time and to the highest standards for luxury hospitality, premium retail and