Project Manager – Luxury Fit‑Out

About the role

Alpago Design & Build is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead luxury residential and bespoke interior fit‑out projects across Dubai. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of luxury fit‑out projects, developing execution plans, schedules and resource strategies.
• Manage site mobilisation, construction activities, finishing works and final handover, monitoring progress against milestones.
• Coordinate civil, architectural, MEP, joinery and specialist finishing works, ensuring proper sequencing and compliance with design intent.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress meetings and resolve technical challenges with design and engineering teams.
• Control project budgets, cost plans and variations, working closely with commercial and quantity surveying teams.
• Maintain quality assurance and HSE compliance, implementing inspections, snagging and defect rectification.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants and stakeholders, providing updates on programme, budget and risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience delivering high‑end residential or luxury villa fit‑out projects.
• Strong knowledge of luxury finishes, joinery, MEP coordination and interior construction methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Familiarity with UAE construction regulations, authority approvals and HSE standards.

Required skills

• Construction scheduling and resource planning
• Cost management and variation control
• MEP coordination
• Civil and architectural works execution
• Quality assurance and HSE compliance