Fit Out Project Manager

The Role

• Plan, organize, and manage the end-to-end execution of commercial interior fit-out projects. • Implement company procedures and project objectives, ensuring smooth transition from estimation to execution while protecting the company’s contractual position. • Establish and monitor construction programs, long-lead schedules, and material tracking logs to ensure project milestones are achieved. • Prepare and implement Project Quality Plans and HSE Plans in compliance with company and ISO standards. • Manage drawings, materials, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure all activities align with the project timeline and budget. • Oversee project progress meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors; track deliverables and address commercial or contractual issues proactively, including EOT and variation claims. • Collaborate with the site QS team to prepare cost reports, progress updates, and monthly project reviews. • Ensure all variations and deviations are properly documented, approved, and reflected in project costings. • Oversee snagging, handover, and project close-out procedures in accordance with company and ISO standards. • Lead and motivate site teams and subcontractors to deliver high-quality work while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the commercial interior fit-out industry, with at least 2 years in a senior project management role. • Proven track record managing high-value commercial projects (offices, retail spaces, corporate interiors, or blue-chip client developments). • Strong understanding of design-build processes, fit-out execution, and subcontractor coordination. • Excellent knowledge of project planning, cost control, and contract administration. • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and MS Office Suite. • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About the company
Welcome to Cross Recruitment LLC, a recruitment company covering the UAE and Gulf States. We specialize in finding suitable candidates for companies in Interior Design, FF&E and Architectural Industries, such as Furniture Manufacturers and Distributors, Suppliers of Interior Products, Hospitality, Flooring, Carpets and Lighting, etc. Our Managing Director, Dawn Cross, is a very well known and respected recruiter within the industry, having worked for many years in the GCC and internationally. As such, we already have our network of experienced consultants working on various job levels from C-Suite Executives and Managing Directors, to Sales, Design and Office Support staff. When a position opens, with many people seeking employment today, companies can be inundated with CVs which can be time consuming to go through. We can do that for you. Once the job vacancy has been opened, we collect the CVS, review and shortlist the candidates and call those of interest for a one-on-one interview. We pride ourselves on meeting all candidates face to face to establish suitability, identifying the potentials who will be an asset to your company for the long term and easing the interview process allowing your company to focus on its productivity.