Fit-Out Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly driven Fit-Out Manager to take full ownership of all interior fit-out and joinery works for one of Dubai’s tallest and most prestigious ultra-luxury residential towers (300m+). From the FiP mock-up stage through to final key handover to residents, you will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of all interior works — including engineering, shop drawings, planning, quality control, supervision, and snagging.

Operating on the developer side, you will lead, coordinate, and challenge the appointed FIDIC Engineer/Consultant and all contractors under your scope, ensuring uncompromising quality, flawless execution, and on-time completion in line with the tower’s world-class standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Ownership

- Manage the complete fit-out and joinery scope for all units, penthouses, Sky and Ocean Villas, lobbies, amenities, podium areas, and common spaces.

- Oversee all stages — from shop drawing approval, mock-up reviews, and procurement sign-offs to installation, snagging, and final key handover.

Leadership & Coordination

- Direct the internal supervision team and the appointed ID supervision consultant, ensuring aligned objectives and peak performance.

- Manage and drive contractors and consultants under FIDIC terms, ensuring adherence to quality, timelines, and specifications.

- Act as the single point of accountability for all ID-related site activities, proactively resolving technical, design, and execution issues.

Technical & Quality Excellence

- Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, and mock-ups in alignment with design intent and luxury benchmarks.

- Conduct daily site inspections and implement corrective actions immediately to maintain pristine quality.

- Ensure integration of MEP, structural, and architectural elements without compromise to design or finish.

- Enforce strict quality control processes to achieve zero-defect handovers.

Planning & Execution

- Monitor and update fit-out progress against the project programme, identifying risks and driving mitigation measures.

- Oversee sequencing, logistics, and site access to optimise workflows and avoid rework.

- Lead and close out all snagging/de-snagging efficiently before client inspections.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Coordinate closely with in-house Design, QA/QC, and MEP teams to maintain alignment on standards and resolve conflicts.

- Represent the developer during inspections, client walkthroughs, third-party audits, and handover events.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Civil Engineering.

- Minimum 10 years of high-rise luxury residential or 5-star hospitality fit-out experience, including 5+ years in the UAE.

- Proven track record delivering full ID scopes in super-tall towers or ultra-luxury developments.

- Strong expertise in bespoke joinery, premium finishes, and high-end detailing.

- Deep understanding of shop drawings, technical detailing, QA/QC systems, and contract administration under FIDIC.

- Experience managing consultants and contractors to deliver world-class fit-out execution.

- Knowledge of BIM processes is a strong advantage.

Skills and Competencies

- Quality Perfectionist – Zero tolerance for subpar finishes or missed details. Uncompromising Quality Enforcer – Don’t accept “good enough.”

- Execution Leader – Highly visible on-site with a hands-on management style. Execution-Obsessed – Always on-site, always ahead.

- Decisive & Assertive – Able to drive decisions and enforce standards under pressure.

Commanding Leadership – Inspire discipline and extract excellence.

- Client-Focused – Delivering each space as if it were a show apartment. Result-Oriented Mindset – Every room delivered should feel like the fanciest hotel room.

Job Type: Full-time