Overview
Fitout Manager at Careers International — Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ## Key Responsibilities ### Project & Site Management - Plan, coordinate, and supervise all interior finishing and fit-out activities on site - Ensure execution aligns with approved IFC drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, and specifications - Monitor daily progress and ensure milestones are achieved as per the project schedule - Coordinate with Project Managers, Consultants, QA/QC, and HSE teams ### Quality Control & Compliance - Ensure all works meet project quality standards, design intent, and authority regulations - Conduct inspections, snagging, and quality audits for finishing works
Full job description
Project & Site Management
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise all interior finishing and fit-out activities on site
- Ensure execution aligns with approved IFC drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, and specifications
- Monitor daily progress and ensure milestones are achieved as per the project schedule
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Consultants, QA/QC, and HSE teams
Quality Control & Compliance
- Ensure all works meet project quality standards, design intent, and authority regulations
- Conduct inspections, snagging, and quality audits for finishing works
- Coordinate rectification of defects and ensure timely closure of snag lists
- Ensure compliance with local building codes, authority approvals, and safety regulations
Contractor & Supplier Coordination
- Manage and coordinate fit-out subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist vendors
- Review and monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, and workmanship quality
- Coordinate material deliveries to align with construction sequencing
- Resolve site issues, clashes, and technical queries in coordination with consultants
Planning & Cost Control
- Assist in preparing and monitoring look-ahead schedules and work programs
- Identify potential delays and implement corrective actions
- Support cost control by minimizing rework, material wastage, and variation risks
- Review variation orders related to interior finishes and fit-out scope
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports, material approvals, and as-built documentation
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
- Coordinate handover documentation, warranties, and O&M manuals for fit-out works
Team Leadership & Communication
- Supervise and guide site engineers, foremen, and supervisors
- Ensure effective communication across site teams, consultants, and stakeholders
- Promote best practices, productivity, and quality culture on site
Experience
- Minimum 7–12 years of experience in finishing and interior fit-out works
- Proven experience handling residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects
- Strong exposure to high-end finishes (marble, tiles, joinery, gypsum, MEP coordination, FF&E)
- GCC experience (UAE / KSA preferred)
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of interior finishes, materials, methods, and sequencing
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and BOQs
- Familiar with local authority requirements and approval processes
- Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Primavera / MS Project is an advantage
Soft Skills
- Excellent coordination and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and quality focus
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