Assistant Project Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Black & Grey HR is representing a leading construction and fit-out company in Dubai, UAE, seeking an accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience in high‑end hospitality and residential projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in joinery and interior fit out, with a proven ability to deliver large‑scale projects within time, cost, and quality parameters.

• Lead the full lifecycle of joinery and interior fit‑out projects—from concept, design coordination, and planning to execution, handover, and post‑delivery support.
• Manage luxury hospitality, residential, and mixed‑use development projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and premium quality standards.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with design, production, and site teams.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams and external contractors, ensuring all work is executed per design intent, specifications, and timelines.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to maintain smooth project flow and proactive problem‑solving.
• Oversee procurement schedules, shop drawings, sample approvals, and production milestones related to joinery and fit‑out elements.
• Monitor project budgets, cost variations, and risk registers, ensuring strong commercial control and timely decision‑making.
• Drive quality assurance and compliance with company standards, health and safety regulations, and local authority requirements.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to senior management and clients with complete transparency.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 15+ years of overall experience, with at least 5+ years in project management roles focused on joinery and interior fit‑out projects.
• Proven experience in delivering large‑scale hospitality and residential projects in the UAE or GCC region.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and fast‑paced project environments.
• Deep understanding of join production, fit‑out methodologies, and material procurement processes.
• Expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality management.
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, BIM, and MS Office Suite.Excellent communication,, and client management skills.