Fitout Manager

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
  




• 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
  

Requirements

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