Fit Out Project Manager

Job description / Role

The Project Manager – Interior Fit-Out is responsible for managing and delivering interior fit-out projects from commencement to final handover. The role ensures completion of works in accordance with contract documents, approved drawings, specifications, budgeted profit, and agreed timelines, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers under minimal supervision.

Project Leadership & Management
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary site teams including engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and tradesmen.
• Foster a strong team culture to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide clear direction, motivation, and performance management to project teams.

Project Execution & Technical Oversight
• Manage detailed engineering and construction processes related to interior fit-out execution for commercial, retail, and hospitality projects.
• Ensure coordination between architectural, civil, MEP, and interior fit-out works.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents.

Commercial & Contract Management
• Manage project budgets, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Review and manage subcontractor agreements, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Negotiate and manage contractual arrangements at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with forms of contract commonly used in the GCC and their requirements.

Planning, Reporting & Controls
• Prepare project programs, schedules, and sequencing plans.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when required.
• Prepare management reports, progress updates, and financial summaries.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation and records.

Client, Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and professional teams.
• Attend coordination, progress, and design meetings and take effective corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and senior management as required.

Skills and Competencies
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of interior fit-out construction processes and sequencing.
• Strong commercial awareness with hands-on knowledge of prices, rates, and contract procedures.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Highly organized with strong planning and prioritization abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets, databases, and project planning tools.

Education
• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience
• Minimum 12-20 years of relevant construction experience.
• Mandatory interior fit-out experience in Gulf countries.
• Proven experience in retail and/or hospitality projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and operating procedures in the GCC.

Certifications
• MMUP certification preferred.

Professional Attributes
• Dynamic, flexible, and results-driven personality.
• Able to work under pressure and manage complex project challenges.
• Professional, presentable, and capable of representing the company at senior levels.
• Cooperative leadership style with strong relationship-building skills.

Salary:
QAR 16,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

1000 Walls Interiors & Decoration is an Interior Design and Fit-out solutions provider which specializes in delivery of high-end luxury spaces and customized interior solutions. Our team carries extensive experience in Hospitality, Retail and Commercial sector with a focus into design, delivery and installation. We offer complete turn-key project management and delivery, relying on our vast network of local and international suppliers as well as our in-house building teams, which specialize in all aspects of project cycle, from design, MEP and structural steel works to joinery, partitions, gypsum works, FF&E delivery & installation, and bespoke finishes. We engage and have executed projects for all sectors of interior design and fit-out field - government and semi-government, retail, commercial, entertainment, food & beverage, hospitality and private residences. We comply with the highest international standards in quality of work, health & safety and environmental protection, and are certified as Grade-A general contractor.

Specialties: Design, Interior Fit-out, Civil Works, MEP Works, Structural Steel and Metal works, Upholstery, Glass Works, Procurement and Project Management.