Operations Manager – Interior Fit Out & Design

Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We're hiring an Operations Manager with strong experience in Interior Fit-Out / Design &

Build to lead day-to-day operations, improve team productivity, and ensure fast,

high-quality project delivery.

Key Focus: Managing design & drafting production, coordinating with site teams,

enforcing deadlines, and implementing operational systems (KPIs / tracking).

Requirements: 10+ years Fit-Out experience (UAE preferred), strong leadership,

hands-on technical knowledge (shop drawings / site execution).



Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in

Interior Fit-Out and Design to lead the company's daily operations, improve delivery

speed, enhance productivity, and ensure high-quality output across design, drafting,

coordination, and site execution. This role controls project workflows from

concept/design to site handover.

Key Responsibilities

? Manage daily operations across design, drafting, coordination, procurement support,

and site execution.

? Control project timelines, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure on-time delivery.

? Develop and implement workflows, systems, KPI tracking, and weekly production

meetings.

? Lead and supervise Architects, Interior Designers, Draftsmen, Coordinators, and

Project/Site teams.

? Distribute tasks effectively, set targets, and drive productivity; identify delays and

take corrective actions.

? Oversee design outputs, shop drawings, material submittals and technical

submissions; ensure accuracy and compliance.

? Coordinate design-to-site workflow to avoid clashes, rework, and miscommunication.

? Conduct site visits (as needed) to monitor progress and resolve technical issues.

? Implement quality standards: checklists, templates, revision control, and internal

review process.

? Provide weekly reporting to the CEO covering project status, risks, productivity and

resource needs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture / Interior Design / Civil Engineering (Architecture
preferred).

10+ years experience in Interior Fit-Out / Design & Build operations.

Minimum 3-5 years in an operations/management role within the Fit-Out industry.

Strong knowledge of Fit-Out execution, shop drawings, BOQ, consultant approvals, and
handover process.

Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Skills & Competencies

Operational leadership and decision-making. Highly organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven. Able to manage multiple projects under pressure. Excellent communication and reporting skills. Strong technical understanding of drawings and fit-out requirements. Proficiency: AutoCAD (must), MS Office/Excel (must), Project tools (Asana/Monday/MS
Project is a plus).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per month

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2252836
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned