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Purpose: We are seeking a Project Manager (Fit-Out) to join our Project & Development Services (P&DS) team based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects across various sectors in the UAE, including commercial offices, luxury retail, leisure/entertainment, and tenancy coordination schemes. This role involves overseeing both pre and post-contract services.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily project management tasks, ensuring efficient delivery across all assigned projects. Develop client briefs and Project Execution Plans tailored to specific project requirements. Conduct full design management, overseeing design teams to develop solutions that meet client expectations and budgets. Handle local government approvals processes effectively. Administer complex contracts, ensuring contractor/consultant compliance with terms and conditions. Assist in tender document preparation, review tender returns, participate in contract negotiations, and oversee contract awards and client reporting. Develop and maintain project documentation, including programs and master budgets. Produce stage-specific reports for various project phases. Deliver projects within agreed risk, sustainability, and environmental frameworks while focusing on time, cost, and quality. Monitor and report on contractor progress against contract programs. Manage consultant teams to ensure contractor design compliance with contract specifications. Lead internal teams across projects and act as a delivery lead.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Previous professional consultancy experience preferred but not essential. Degree qualification preferred but not essential. Professional memberships are advantageous but not required. Experience in managing fit-out projects across mixed sectors in the UAE region. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluent proficiency in English. International safety qualification or recognition is beneficial but not mandatory. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Adaptability and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of local building codes and regulations in the UAE is advantageous.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and challenging environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality projects across various sectors in the UAE.
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On-site –Dubai, ARE
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