Project Manager - Interior Fit Out

PT OTA INDONESIA; Klaten; On-site; IDR 40,000,000 - 70,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Otazen is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead furniture manufacturing and interior fit-out projects from planning through handover. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality across production and installation while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 6–8 years in project management with interior fit-out or construction experience, plus travel as needed. English communication is essential for client-facing engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum S1 in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in project management, preferably with a strong background in interior fit-out, furniture manufacturing, or construction projects
• Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously, from planning through handover
• Strong understanding of furniture and interior fit-out construction methods, materials, and project cost control
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including in English, for client-facing interactions
• Willing to travel and oversee multiple project sites as required

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage overall project plans, schedules, and budgets for furniture manufacturing and interior fit-out projects, from kick-off to final handover
• Oversee project execution across production, technical/engineering, procurement, and site installation to ensure alignment with project scope, timeline, and specifications
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays, cost overruns, or quality issues
• Review and approve key project documents, including technical drawings, material breakdowns, and variation orders, before execution
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including Technical Engineer, Drafter, Site Manager, Document Control, and QS, ensuring clear accountability and communication
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related matters
• Conduct regular project review meetings with internal teams and clients to track progress, resolve issues, and align expectations
• Negotiate and manage contracts, variation orders, and claims with clients and subcontractors as needed
• Monitor project costs against budget, working closely with the Costing and Quantity Surveyor teams to control expenditure and manage variations
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout production and installation, coordinating with Site QC for inspections and defect resolution

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

S1 in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Otazen, a growing independent global-scale furniture manufacturing company, is opening an opportunity for an experienced professional to join as Project Manager, overseeing furniture manufacturing and interior fit-out projects from planning through handover. As Project Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for project delivery — ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards, while managing cross-functional teams, client relationships, and project risks end-to-end.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage overall project plans, schedules, and budgets for furniture manufacturing and interior fit-out projects, from kick-off to final handover
• Oversee project execution across production, technical/engineering, procurement, and site installation to ensure alignment with project scope, timeline, and specifications
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays, cost overruns, or quality issues
• Review and approve key project documents, including technical drawings, material breakdowns, and variation orders, before execution
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including Technical Engineer, Drafter, Site Manager, Document Control, and QS, ensuring clear accountability and communication
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related matters
• Conduct regular project review meetings with internal teams and clients to track progress, resolve issues, and align expectations
• Negotiate and manage contracts, variation orders, and claims with clients and subcontractors as needed
• Monitor project costs against budget, working closely with the Costing and Quantity Surveyor teams to control expenditure and manage variations
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout production and installation, coordinating with Site QC for inspections and defect resolution

About you

• Minimum S1 in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in project management, preferably with a strong background in interior fit-out, furniture manufacturing, or construction projects
• Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously, from planning through handover
• Strong understanding of furniture and interior fit-out construction methods, materials, and project cost control
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including in English, for client-facing interactions
• Willing to travel and oversee multiple project sites as required

About us

Otazen is a growing independent global-scale furniture manufacturing company.

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees

OTAZEN, founded in the early nineties, has become one of the leading companies in the furniture industry. OTAZEN produces quality furniture for many companies from different countries, reaching five continents.

OTAZEN, is always led by a founding team that has experienced a gradual increase in activity, positioning itself as a leader in the furniture industry for various sectors such as hotels, domestic and contracts.

OTAZEN have own production facilities provided with advanced woodworking technology. We don't depend on external companies to produce furniture, we are entirely independent and self-sufficient.

The production process follows European quality standards, through a professional and industrialized system, while respecting regional specialties.

OTAZEN is audited every year by the most demanding external international certifiers, crediting the full guarantee of our systems and products.

The FSC, COC and SVLK certificates, obtained and renewed annually, describe us as a company actively involved in the concept of sustainability, concerned about the care of the environment of raw materials and respect for the environment.

OTAZEN create and implement global, effective and innovate solutions, that contribute to the business developments of our clients. We are a leading company specialising in the production and use of quality wood. We have the ability to personalize attention worldwide

We are our most demanding customer, we demand our the best in every project.

OTAZEN, founded in the early nineties, has become one of the leading companies in the furniture industry. OTAZEN produces quality furniture for many companies from different countries, reaching five continents.

OTAZEN, is always led by a founding team that has experienced a gradual increase in activity, positioning itself as a leader in the furniture industry for various sectors such as hotels, domestic and contracts.

OTAZEN have own production facilities provided with advanced woodworking technology. We don't depend on external companies to produce furniture, we are entirely independent and self-sufficient.

The production process follows European quality standards, through a professional and industrialized system, while respecting regional specialties.

OTAZEN is audited every year by the most demanding external international certifiers, crediting the full guarantee of our systems and products.

The FSC, COC and SVLK certificates, obtained and renewed annually, describe us as a company actively involved in the concept of sustainability, concerned about the care of the environment of raw materials and respect for the environment.

OTAZEN create and implement global, effective and innovate solutions, that contribute to the business developments of our clients. We are a leading company specialising in the production and use of quality wood. We have the ability to personalize attention worldwide

We are our most demanding customer, we demand our the best in every project.

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