Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Project Manager for Fitout is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing fitout projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role involves managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, including liaising with clients, coordinating with contractors and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Project Planning:

* Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

* Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

* Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

* Resolve any scheduling conflicts or delays

* Identify and address project issues and challenges.

* Manage any conflicts or disputes that arise during the project.

Budget Management:

* Prepare and manage project budgets.

* Track and control project costs.

* Approve expenditures and manage procurement processes.

Team Leadership:

* Lead and coordinate project teams, Engineers, contractors and site workers.

* Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.

* Monitor team performance and provide support as needed.

Resource Management:

* Allocate resources efficiently to ensure project success.

* Establish a network of continuous information and data between the commercial, design, procurement, and execution department.

* Responsible for developing strong field force for various sites by monitoring availability and flow of personnel and well as assigning teams to projects.

* Manage the procurement of materials and equipment.

* Provide support to projects from an operational and resource standpoint.

Client Liaison:

* Contact Client on Project requirements

* Understand client requirements and ensure they are met.

Provide regular updates and address client concerns promptly.

* Ensure timely update on the Project status Report to the Client

Quality Control:

* Ensure all fitout work meets the required quality standards.

* Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks.

* Address any quality issues promptly.

Health and Safety:

* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

* Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures.

* Promote a safe working environment on all project sites.

Reporting:

* Prepare regular reports on project status, budgets, and other key metrics.

* Present project updates to senior management and other stakeholders.

* Problem Solving:

* Identify potential issues and develop solutions to overcome them.

* Handle any conflicts or disputes that arise during the project.

Skills

Desired Candidate Profile

* Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

* 10 Years minimum experience as a Project Manager or similar role in the fitout industry.

* Experience with fit-out contractors / manufacturers on high quality projects (Hotels/Hospitality/Comercial/Residential/etc.)

* Strong knowledge of the construction processes, sustainability practices in construction, materials, and UAE legal regulations.

* PMP or other relevant project management certification.

* Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

* Mature outlook with strong personality and ability to work with a multicultural workforce.

* Strong leadership, Problem-solving skills and attention to detail and team management abilities.

* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

* Excellent project management skills.

* Language: : English, Arabic is a major plus

Work Requirements: This position may require working outside of normal business hours to meet project