Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage interior fit-out projects from planning and mobilization through to final handover and defects resolution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to approved quality standards
• Coordinate across design teams, site engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, joinery production, and clients to maintain project momentum and resolve execution issues
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules, BOQs, material procurement plans, and cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle
• Supervise site activities daily — monitor progress, ensure work aligns with approved drawings and specifications, and manage labour and subcontractor teams on-site
• Control project costs including variations, change orders, and budget adherence; track expenditures and flag overruns before they escalate
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance on all sites in line with UAE regulations and client requirements
• Handle authority approvals and coordination with DDA, Trakhees, DEWA, and municipality bodies (with support from the project coordination team)
• Conduct regular client meetings, provide progress updates, manage expectations, and address concerns professionally
• Review and approve material submittals, shop drawings, and technical documentation before installation
• Manage handover documentation, snagging, and post-handover defect resolution

Skills

QualificationsMust-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design
• 5+ years of experience managing interior fit-out projects in the UAE
• Proven track record delivering commercial, retail, or office fit-out projects
• Strong knowledge of fit-out materials, construction drawings, site execution workflows, and UAE building codes
• Solid understanding of BOQ preparation, cost control, variation management, and project scheduling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across design, procurement, site, and client teams
• Valid UAE Driving License (mandatory — site visits and client meetings required)