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Senior Project Manager (Interior Fitout & Joinery)

Dubai, UAEPosted yesterday

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Salary
AED 35k+ a month
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Role: Senior Project Manager (Interior Fitout & Joinery) Location: Dubai, UAE Salary: 35,000 AED + Education Allowance + Bonus Summary: We are seeking a top-notch Senior Project Manager to lead medium-to-large-scale interior fitout and joinery projects across the residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail sectors. This role demands a proven track record of delivering either large, luxury or high-value spaces and managing intricate, custom joinery production from concept to handover. Core focus will be on End-to-end execution, joinery integration and client relationship management. Key Responsibilities: Project Execution & Delivery • Lead turnkey interior fitout projects from site mobilization to final handover. • Manage project schedules, critical paths, and resource allocation aggressively. • Oversee the integration of high-end, custom joinery elements with site works. • Enforce stringent quality control standards to match design specifications. Financial & Commercial Management • Drive project profitability by monitoring budgets, cash flows, and variations. • Value-engineer solutions without compromising design intent or structural integrity. • Negotiate contracts and manage sub-contractors, suppliers, and specialized trades. Stakeholder & Stakeholder Alignment • Act as the primary point of contact for prestigious clients, architects, and consultants. • Collaborate closely with in-house factory teams to align joinery production with site timelines. • Resolve complex site conflicts and engineering bottlenecks swiftly and diplomatically. Experience & Expertise • Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in interior fitout and joinery management. • Proven portfolio of successfully delivered large-scale residential, commercial, hospitality or luxury retail projects. • Deep technical knowledge of joinery manufacturing, wood species, and finishing techniques. • Expertise in reading complex architectural drawings and MEP coordination. Skills & Qualifications • Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent. • Certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are highly preferred. • Advanced skills in MS Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling software. • Flawless communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in interior fitout and joinery management. Proven portfolio of successfully delivered large-scale residential, commercial, hospitality or luxury retail projects. Deep technical knowledge of joinery manufacturing, wood species, and finishing techniques. Expertise in reading complex architectural drawings and MEP coordination. Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent. Certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are highly preferred. Advanced skills in MS Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Lead turnkey interior fitout projects from site mobilization to final handover. Manage project schedules, critical paths, and resource allocation aggressively. Oversee the integration of high-end, custom joinery elements with site works. Enforce stringent quality control standards to match design specifications. Drive project profitability by monitoring budgets, cash flows, and variations. Value-engineer solutions without compromising design intent or structural integrity. Negotiate contracts and manage sub-contractors, suppliers, and specialized trades. Act as the primary point of contact for prestigious clients, architects, and consultants. Collaborate closely with in-house factory teams to align joinery production with site timelines. Resolve complex site conflicts and engineering bottlenecks swiftly and diplomatically.

Skills

  • MS Project
  • Primavera
  • Scheduling software
  • Joinery manufacturing
  • Wood species knowledge
  • Finishing techniques
  • Reading architectural drawings
  • MEP coordination
  • Contract negotiation
  • Sub-contractor management
  • Project management
  • Quality control
  • Client relationship management
  • Leadership
  • Communication

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