Operations Manager – Renovation & Fit-Out Projects

About Novak

• Novak is a renovation and project execution company in the UAE.
• We deliver residential and commercial renovation projects.
• Our work requires strong planning, site coordination, team management, supplier coordination, quality control, and clear communication.
• We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to become the main bridge between project operations and company management.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the daily operational side of Novak’s projects.
• Managing project execution from planning to handover.
• Coordinating between management, site teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Making sure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Reporting project progress and operational issues to management.
• Helping management improve processes, systems, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full operational flow of renovation and fit-out projects.
• Act as the main bridge between management and project execution teams.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Review project requirements, timelines, budgets, manpower needs, and execution plans.
• Manage daily operations across multiple projects.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, and timelines.
• Ensure each project has a clear execution plan, manpower plan, and material schedule.
• Work with estimators and management to review budgets, expected costs, and profitability.
• Identify operational problems early and propose practical solutions.
• Lead site teams, project supervisors, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Ensure clear communication between office, site, procurement, and management.
• Track project milestones and provide regular updates to management.
• Prepare project status reports, risk reports, and performance summaries.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure materials are ordered and delivered on time.
• Review supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to approved scope and client expectations.
• Handle client coordination when required.
• Support management in planning, brainstorming, process improvement, and growth strategy.
• Improve systems for project execution, reporting, quality control, and team accountability.
• Ensure site cleanliness, safety, professionalism, and company standards.
• Manage urgent site requirements, delays, manpower gaps, and escalation issues.
• Conduct post-project reviews to improve future operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in operations, project management, construction, renovation, fit-out, or related fields.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial or senior project leadership role.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Experience in renovation, fit-out, construction, MEP, finishing, or maintenance projects.
• Strong understanding of site execution, manpower planning, material coordination, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good understanding of budgets, project costs, margins, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both site teams and senior management.
• Experience dealing with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to prepare reports, track progress, and present updates to management.
• Strong English communication skills.
• UAE driving license is strongly preferred.

Preferred Candidate

• Someone who has real hands-on project execution experience.
• Someone who can walk into a site and quickly understand the problem.
• Someone who can explain operational issues clearly to management.
• Someone who can turn management decisions into practical action plans.
• Someone who can manage people, timelines, suppliers, subcontractors, and client expectations.
• Someone who is practical, organized, commercially aware, and solution-oriented.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Senior role with direct involvement in company operations.
• Opportunity to work closely with management.
• Opportunity to help build and improve Novak’s internal project systems.
• Exposure to residential and commercial renovation projects across the UAE.
• Professional growth as the company expands.
• Employment visa and medical insurance as per UAE requirements.

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in renovation, fit-out, construction, or project operations?
• Have you managed site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and project supervisors?
• Have you handled project budgets, timelines, manpower planning, and reporting?

Work Location: In person