Project Manager

About Designfit

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop project programs and deliver milestones on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, designers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, material submittals, and method statements.
• Inspect sites for progress, quality, and health and safety compliance; identify and mitigate risks.
• Manage procurement schedules and long-lead item delivery.
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation.
• Track cost control, change orders, cash flow forecasts, and other project financials.
• Lead snagging and handover with stakeholders; undertake other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• A relevant Master's degree is advantageous.
• PMP, LEED, or NEBOSH certification is advantageous.
• 10–15 years of relevant interior fit-out experience, including at least three years managing complete project lifecycles.
• Experience delivering high-end commercial, retail, food and beverage, hospitality, or corporate office projects to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, and manage multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project, contracts and procurement, cost control and budgeting, risk management, quality assurance, and local authority approvals, including DM, DCD, and Trakhees.
• UAE project experience and familiarity with regional construction practices are highly preferred.