1. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Interior Fit-Out Project Manager to oversee high-end commercial, retail, hospitality, or residential interior fit-out projects from inception through to final completion and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing fit-out projects according to strict deadlines, budget constraints, quality standards, and safety regulations. You will serve as the central point of contact for clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal site teams to ensure flawless delivery. 2.

Key Responsibilities
& Essential Tasks Pre-Construction & Project Planning
• Project Initiation: Review project charter, client brief, architectural/MEP drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities (BOQ).
• Project Scheduling: Baseline detailed Master Project Programs (using MS Project or Primavera P6) outlining milestones, critical paths, long-lead procurement, and site execution sequences.
• Site Readiness: Conduct pre-start site condition surveys, dilapidation reports, and verify existing site conditions against design layouts.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks (design clashes, site access constraints, material delays) early and establish proactive mitigation strategies. Procurement & Vendor Management
• Subcontractor & Supplier Selection: Scope out packages (joinery, MEP, ceiling/flooring, partitions, loose furniture, glass) and assist in tender evaluation, negotiation, and awarding of subcontracts.
• Procurement Schedule: Track lead times for imported and custom-made materials (e.g., bespoke joinery, stone, specialized lighting) to ensure on-time delivery on site.
• Sample & Mock-Up Approvals: Manage the submittal process for material samples, shop drawings, and mock-ups for client and architect approvals. Site Execution & On-Site Management
• Day-to-Day Site Oversight: Direct and monitor daily site operations, subcontractor performance,



and site workforce to maintain momentum according to the project schedule.
• Design & Technical Coordination: Resolve site-level design conflicts and technical interface issues between MEP services, civil/architectural finishes, and custom joinery.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Lead weekly progress meetings with subcontractors, client representatives, design consultants, and building management.
• Permits & Approvals: Secure necessary statutory approvals, landlord approvals, work permits, and authority clearance (e.g., fire/civil defense, health and safety). Commercial & Financial Management
• Budget Control: Oversee project finances, track expenditure against the approved baseline budget, and implement cost-control measures.
• Variation Management: Identify design changes or scope additions early; draft variation requests (VOs) with cost and time impact assessments for client sign-off.
• Valuations & Invoicing: Review and approve subcontractor payment applications; prepare monthly valuation certificates and invoices for client billing. Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Quality Inspections: Enforce strict QA/QC standards; conduct regular inspections to ensure work complies with approved shop drawings, material specifications, and mock-up standards.
• Snagging Management: Implement a continuous snagging process throughout the fit-out lifecycle rather than waiting until the end to ensure zero defects. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Safety Compliance: Enforce project-specific Health & Safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).
• Site Welfare:



Ensure all subcontractors adhere to site safety guidelines, PPE requirements, hot work permits, and waste management practices. Handover, Commissioning & Closeout
• Testing & Commissioning (T&C;): Oversee T&C; of all MEP systems, fire alarms, HVAC, and specialized controls in coordination with MEP engineers.
• Final Snagging & Sign-Off: Lead joint final inspections with the client and design team to obtain practical completion / taking-over certificates (TOC).
• Handover Package: Compile and deliver complete handover documentation including As-Built drawings, Operation & Maintenance (O&M;) manuals, authority approvals, and warranty certificates.
• Post-Handover Support: Manage the Defects Liability Period (DLP) and resolve any post-occupancy issues promptly. 3. Required Qualifications & Experience
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Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or equivalent.
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Experience:
Minimum 5–8+ years of hands-on experience managing interior fit-out projects (commercial offices, retail, hospitality, or luxury residential).
• Certifications (Preferred): PMP (Project Management Skilled), PRINCE2, LEED AP, or relevant OSHA/NEBOSH safety certification. 4. Key Competencies & Technical Skills
• Fit-Out Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of fit-out trades, bespoke joinery detailing, ceiling & drywall systems, glass/glazing, high-end architectural finishes, and MEP integration.
• Software Proficiency: MS Project / Primavera P6, AutoCAD, BIM/Revit (basic viewing/coordination), Procore/Aconex or equivalent project management tools, and MS Office Suite.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong skills in budget monitoring, BOQ evaluation, variation claims, and contract management (FIDIC or local standard contracts).
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent stakeholder management, conflict resolution, negotiation, and verbal/written communication skills.

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