Take overall responsibility for the *planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion* of interior fit-out and joinery projects.
Manage projects from *contract award through final handover and close-out*, ensuring delivery within approved time, cost, quality, and scope.
Develop and monitor project execution strategies, programs, manpower plans, procurement requirements, and resource allocation.
Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, designers, Project Engineers, Site Teams, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, Commercial, and other stakeholders.
Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, contracts, and scope requirements to ensure clear understanding of project deliverables.
Lead project kick-off meetings and establish clear responsibilities, deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements.
Monitor project progress against approved schedules and take timely action to address delays, constraints, and resource issues.
Coordinate with the Planning team regarding baseline programs, look-ahead schedules, recovery plans, critical activities, and project forecasts.
Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist contractors to ensure timely and quality execution of works.
Coordinate with Procurement to ensure materials, samples, equipment, and long-lead items are available as required.
Review and coordinate *shop drawings, material submittals, technical submissions, RFIs, samples, and consultant approvals*.
Ensure site execution is in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality requirements, and project standards.
Monitor project costs, variations, subcontractor commitments, procurement costs, and overall commercial performance in coordination with the Commercial/QS team.
Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks, variations, claims, delays, and potential cost impacts.
Conduct regular site inspections and project progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with *QA/QC and HSE requirements* throughout project execution.
Resolve technical, coordination, procurement, manpower, and site-related issues promptly.
Maintain strong client and consultant relationships and ensure effective communication throughout the project.
Monitor project milestones, inspections, snagging, testing, commissioning, authority requirements, and handover activities.
Lead final snagging, rectification, documentation, as-built drawings, O&M requirements, and project close-out.
Prepare and review regular project reports covering progress, cost, risks, resources, procurement, approvals, and key issues.
Provide leadership and direction to Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, and project teams.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented to improve future project delivery.
Bachelor's Degree in *Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field*.
*Minimum 8–12 years of UAE experience*, with significant experience in Interior Fit-Out project management.
*Interior Fit-Out / Joinery experience is mandatory.*
Proven experience managing *commercial, retail, hospitality, F&B, office, or high-end interior fit-out projects* from award to handover.
Strong knowledge of complete fit-out project execution, including *ID works, architectural finishes, joinery, ceilings, flooring, partitions, painting, and MEP coordination*.
Strong experience in client, consultant, subcontractor, supplier, and internal stakeholder management.
Good understanding of *project planning, scheduling, resource management, procurement, commercial control, and cost monitoring*.
Ability to read and understand architectural, interior design, shop, MEP, and construction drawings.
Hands-on experience with *shop drawings, material submittals, technical submissions, RFIs, consultant approvals, inspections, and handover documentation*.
Strong knowledge of variations, claims, subcontractor management, and commercial coordination.
Good understanding of UAE construction practices, authority requirements, HSE, and QA/QC procedures.
Proficiency in *MS Office*; knowledge of Primavera P6/MS Project is an added advantage.
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects under tight deadlines.
Commercial awareness with a strong focus on *project profitability and cost control*.
UAE Driving License is preferred.
*Immediate joiners or candidates available on short notice will be preferred.*
Candidates with only general building, infrastructure, facilities management, or maintenance project management experience may not be suitable.