Senior Interior Design Project Manager

Senior Interior Design Project Manager – Ultra-Luxury Residential Luxury Real Estate Development, Dubai, UAE Big Fish Recruitment is representing a prestigious Dubai-based real estate developer seeking an accomplished Senior Interior Design Project Manager to oversee the design coordination, construction supervision and delivery of ultra-luxury residential interiors. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in interior design and interior architecture, combined with extensive experience managing the execution of complex, high-specification interior projects. We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked on landmark luxury residential developments, branded residences, prestigious five-star hotels and exclusive private residences, with a proven ability to maintain exceptional standards of design, detailing, materials and workmanship throughout the construction process. Key Responsibilities • Manage interior design packages from concept and design development through construction, fit-out, snagging and final handover. • Review and coordinate interior design, architectural, MEP, lighting, FF&E and specialist consultant packages. • Ensure that approved design concepts and specifications are accurately translated into completed interiors. • Review contractors' shop drawings, material submissions, technical details and mock-ups to ensure compliance with design intent and project specifications. • Coordinate closely with architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, specialist subcontractors and client representatives. • Oversee the selection, technical review and approval of high-quality materials, finishes and bespoke interior elements. • Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, detailing, installation quality and construction progress. • Identify and resolve technical design conflicts, construction coordination issues and discrepancies between design documentation and site conditions. • Participate in value engineering, procurement coordination, contractor evaluations and technical workshops. • Monitor project progress, contractor performance, quality assurance and compliance with approved specifications. • Oversee inspections, snagging and quality control to ensure exceptional finishing standards before handover. • Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and technical recommendations. Requirements • Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline. • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in interior design, project coordination, construction supervision or interior project management. • Proven involvement in delivering ultra-luxury residential developments, branded residences or prestigious five-star hospitality projects. • Strong background working with leading architectural or interior design consultancies, project management consultancies or real estate developers. • Extensive knowledge of interior design development, technical detailing, shop drawings, material approvals and construction methodologies. • Demonstrable experience coordinating complex interior fit-out packages and specialist contractors. • Excellent understanding of high-end materials, finishes, bespoke joinery, FF&E and quality standards. • Ability to protect design intent while resolving practical construction and site coordination challenges. • Strong client-facing communication, technical coordination and stakeholder management skills. • UAE project delivery experience is highly desirable. Ideal Candidate Profile • This opportunity is particularly suited to an experienced Senior Interior Designer, Interior Design Project Manager or Interior Design Manager who has progressed beyond traditional design responsibilities into construction coordination, site supervision and project delivery. • Candidates should combine a refined appreciation of luxury interior design with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to manage complex interior packages on site. If you have a proven track record delivering prestigious luxury residential or hospitality interiors and possess an uncompromising commitment to design quality and craftsmanship, we would welcome your application through Big Fish Recruitment. Show more Show less

Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline. Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in interior design, project coordination, construction supervision or interior project management. Proven involvement in delivering ultra-luxury residential developments, branded residences or prestigious five-star hospitality projects. Strong background working with leading architectural or interior design consultancies, project management consultancies or real estate developers. Extensive knowledge of interior design development, technical detailing, shop drawings, material approvals and construction methodologies. Demonstrable experience coordinating complex interior fit-out packages and specialist contractors. Excellent understanding of high-end materials, finishes, bespoke joinery, FF&E and quality standards. Ability to protect design intent while resolving practical construction and site coordination challenges. Strong client-facing communication, technical coordination and stakeholder management skills. UAE project delivery experience is highly desirable.

Manage interior design packages from concept and design development through construction, fit-out, snagging and final handover. Review and coordinate interior design, architectural, MEP, lighting, FF&E and specialist consultant packages. Ensure that approved design concepts and specifications are accurately translated into completed interiors. Review contractors' shop drawings, material submissions, technical details and mock-ups to ensure compliance with design intent and project specifications. Coordinate closely with architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, specialist subcontractors and client representatives. Oversee the selection, technical review and approval of high-quality materials, finishes and bespoke interior elements. Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, detailing, installation quality and construction progress. Identify and resolve technical design conflicts, construction coordination issues and discrepancies between design documentation and site conditions. Participate in value engineering, procurement coordination, contractor evaluations and technical workshops. Monitor project progress, contractor performance, quality assurance and compliance with approved specifications. Oversee inspections, snagging and quality control to ensure exceptional finishing standards before handover. Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and technical recommendations.