Project Manager

Project Manager — Procurement & Fit-Out Coordination

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About Us

Alon Properties is a private owner and developer of premium commercial real estate, holding and operating a portfolio of Grade-A, B office assets across JLT, Business Bay, which we lease and deliver directly to occupiers. Our standard is uncompromising: hotel-grade finish, institutional discipline on cost, and delivery speed that sets us apart. We are building an in-house capability to control our fit-out programme end to end — and this role is central to that ambition.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to own the full lifecycle of our commercial fit-out projects — from material sourcing and supplier negotiation through to contractor management and on-site delivery.

This is a dual-mandate position: equal parts procurement strategist and delivery manager. Your mission is to secure superior materials and trades, hold contractors to a high standard, and deliver finished space faster, better, and at a lower direct cost than any externally managed alternative. You will not administer a process someone else designed — you will design it and own the outcome.

What You Will OwnProcurement & Sourcing

• Build and continuously improve a vetted supplier base for fit-out materials (flooring, joinery, glazing, ceilings, MEP fixtures, sanitaryware, doors, lighting).

• Source directly from manufacturers, distributors, and trade suppliers to remove markup and capture better quality at better rates.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and warranties — and benchmark every quote against the market.

• Maintain a live cost database so we always know the true, direct price of every material we buy.

Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Tender, evaluate, appoint, and manage main contractors and specialist subcontractors.

• Conduct line-by-line review of every BOQ and quotation to eliminate inflated rates, duplicated scope, and hidden margin.

• Hold trades accountable to programme, quality, and HSE standards through to handover and defects close-out.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Plan and sequence each fit-out for the shortest credible delivery window without compromising finish quality.

• Coordinate all parties — suppliers, contractors, consultants, building management, and authorities.

• Manage approvals and compliance with DMCC, DDA, Civil Defence, and relevant authority requirements for JLT premises.

• Run the site: progress, snagging, quality control, and final handover to leasing-ready condition.

Cost & Performance Control

• Own the project budget and report against it with discipline.

• Drive measurable savings on materials and labour while protecting — never diluting — the finished standard.

• Report progress, cost, and risk to ownership in clear, decision-ready terms.

What Success Looks Like

• Material costs reduced through direct sourcing, with quality demonstrably maintained or improved.

• Fit-out programmes delivered ahead of market-standard timelines.

• A reliable, competitive supplier and contractor network that we own as an asset.

• Zero surprises: budgets, timelines, and quality known and controlled at every stage.

Education & QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, or a related built-environment discipline.

• 3+ years managing commercial fit-out, interior, or construction projects in the UAE — ideally Dubai.

Preferred (one or more)

• Professional certification: PMP (Project Management Professional), RICS, CIPS (procurement), or chartered engineering status.

• HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH / IOSH) relevant to UAE site management.

• Diploma-level technical qualification combined with an exceptional delivery track record will also be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience & SkillsEssential

• Demonstrable procurement strength — a real track record of sourcing materials and negotiating rates that beat the market.

• Hands-on contractor and subcontractor management, from tender to handover.

• Fluency in UAE authority approvals and fit-out compliance (DMCC / DDA / Civil Defence / building management).

• Sharp commercial instinct — you read a BOQ and immediately see where the money is hiding.

• An established network of suppliers and trades you can mobilise from day one.

Languages

• English — essential (written and spoken).

Attributes

• Owner’s mindset — you treat our money as your own.

• Relentless on quality, speed, and price simultaneously, refusing to trade one for another.

• Direct, organised, and accountable — you bring solutions, not problems.

What We Offer

• A genuinely autonomous mandate with direct access to ownership and fast decision-making.

• The opportunity to build a delivery function from the ground up and own its results.

• A competitive, performance-linked package commensurate with experience and outcomes.

• A growing portfolio and a clear path to expanded responsibility as we scale.

How to Apply

Submit your CV together to hrregentscar@gmail.com with a short note on one fit-out project where you delivered better quality at a lower cost - what you sourced, how you negotiated, and what you saved. Applications without this note will not be prioritised.

Pay: From AED5,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have managing residential or commercial fit-out or interior projects in the UAE?
• Have you managed main contractors and subcontractors through to handover and snagging?
• Do you have direct experience sourcing and negotiating fit-out materials with suppliers/manufacturers (not just managing a budget)?

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Required)

Location:

• Dubai (Required)

Work Location: In person