Project Manager - Fit Out

Job Purpose

The Projects Manager will execute fast-track fit-out projects for retail stores, F&B outlets, hotels, and commercial offices. Working independently, he/she will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and management of multiple projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams including subcontractors through project activities to meet client requirements and complete projects successfully, safely, within quality, within budget and on-time.

Key Responsibilities Areas

The PM oversees the overall management of projects and client servicing on behalf of the Company, encompassing the following functions:

1. Project Management:

• Review tender programmes and convert them into construction programmes, including defining the client’s direct procurement requirements and client meetings calendar

• Specify project objectives and plans including site set-up, planning and logistics. Delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, selection of project sub-contractors and allocating internal resources (e.g., QA/QC, Health and Safety and MEP Management)

• Set targets for procurement packages and vet sub-contractors’ tenders

• Decide on purchasing requirements (whether within or outside subcontractors’ remit)

• Ensure projects teams have sufficient resources, equipment, and labour. Plan into order to meet the project timescales and quality requirements

• Attend all site meetings with client and/or consultants as Company representative

• Approve interim payments for subcontractors and their final accounts • Approve the Company’s interim valuations before submission to our client/consultant

• Liaise and cooperate with in-house departments such as joinery manufacturing in Bahrain

• Maximise resource efficiency (e.g., labour, materials, and equipment)

2. Performance Management:

• Oversee the construction sites and associated site teams, and the management of vendors and trade subcontractors

• Maintain accurate records of construction progress across all projects and report to senior management on a weekly basis

• Ensure good communication between the Company and clients at all times

• Be responsible for health and safety on all sites under his management

• Ensure workers follow Company procedures

• Manage the rectification process on-time and on-budget

• Compile and submit Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals to the clients upon project completion

• Manage close out procedure for all projects in accordance with contractual obligations and to high quality standards thereby compelling clients to give a positive review or testimonial

Candidate Requirements

• The Projects Manager (PM) should have worked with reputable fit-out contracting companies in the Middle East for at least 7-8 years

• Minimum of 10 years’ total work experience in the same field

• Very strong technical, execution and commercial abilities with sound knowledge of the woodworking business particularly the technical aspects relating to joinery and good manufacturing practices of timber, veneers, hardware, etc

• Proven track record as a successful leader at senior management level within the fit-out industry • A very good knowledge of latest developments in the fit-out market. The candidate should be well-versed with the current trends and news influencing market and be able to suggest ideas to boost the Company’s industry presence and build our brand

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment

Shortlisted candidate will be contacted.