Project Manager

Role Purpose

The Project Manager will plan and oversee luxury retail fit-out projects from pre-mobilisation through completion and handover. The role is accountable for delivering each project to the agreed programme, budget and quality standards while coordinating clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project planning and delivery

• Prepare and maintain detailed project programmes and retro-plans in Microsoft Project, covering all construction phases and aligning with client deadlines.
• Coordinate site mobilisation with the MEP and project engineering teams, ensuring resources, materials and subcontractors are ready.
• Track site progress daily, identify delays or risks early, and coordinate corrective actions with the relevant teams.
• Monitor project costs, resources, procurement and delivery requirements, and maintain accurate forecasts.
• Oversee workmanship and installation quality, ensuring the finished space meets the project specifications and luxury brand standards.

Client and stakeholder coordination

• Communicate regularly with clients and consultants, providing clear updates on progress, programme, risks and decisions required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing clients, vendors, consultants and internal teams.
• Deliver a professional, responsive service throughout the project lifecycle.

Approvals, inspections and handover

• Coordinate with the administration team to ensure submissions to relevant authorities and mall management are complete and approved before site mobilisation.
• Work with MEP and project engineers to plan and follow up on required inspections throughout the project.
• Coordinate project completion and client handover within the agreed timeline.
• Prepare and submit a complete handover package, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, datasheets and other required records.

Team and subcontractor management

• Lead and coordinate project teams, including project engineers, site engineers, MEP teams and subcontractors.
• Support the selection and evaluation of subcontractors and delivery partners for new markets, including KSA, Qatar, Bahrain and other GCC countries.
• Monitor subcontractor performance in coordination with MEP and site engineers, addressing issues and maintaining delivery standards.

Continuous improvement and confidentiality

• Identify gaps in internal operations and recommend practical processes to improve efficiency and project delivery.
• Protect company information and maintain strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• At least 5–8 years of experience in construction, with substantial experience in fit-out, joinery and architectural projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering luxury retail fit-out projects; experience in Dubai malls and their approval and site procedures is strongly preferred.
• UAE experience is essential; GCC experience is required.
• At least 8 years in a project management or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of site operations, project sequencing and construction delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and extensive working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Commercially astute, numerate and able to forecast project requirements accurately.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning and stakeholder-management skills.
• Risk-aware, organised and able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Pay: AED1.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Current Salary:
• Expected Salary:
• Notice Period:

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Luxury Retail Fitout: 8 years (Required)

Language:

• Excellent English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person