Senior Project Manager; Fit Finishes

The Project

This is an opportunity to work on a large hospitality project in one of the emirates of the UAE.

Mace is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a landmark integrated resort development in UAE. Working as part of the PMC team, you will take responsibility for the final stages of construction, coordination and delivery of a high‑rise luxury hotel tower, with a strong focus on high‑end interior fit‑out and finishes. You will play a key role in ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards expected of a world‑class hospitality development.

• Lead the delivery of remaining construction and fit‑out works within a high‑rise hotel environment, ensuring alignment with programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Oversee execution of luxury interior fit‑out, ensuring design intent, detailing and workmanship meet premium hospitality standards across guest rooms, suites and public areas.
• Manage and coordinate main contractor, subcontractors and consultants, ensuring efficient delivery across all disciplines.
• Provide strong project leadership, driving planning, sequencing and interface management across structural, MEP and fit‑out packages.
• Monitor construction progress, identifying risks, constraints and mitigation strategies to maintain programme.
• Ensure compliance with HSW, QA/QC and regulatory requirements throughout all phases of delivery.
• Review and manage contractor programmes, method statements, procurement schedules and logistics plans.
• Lead regular reporting, providing clear updates on progress, risks and key milestones to senior stakeholders.
• Drive quality assurance across all finishing trades, ensuring consistently high standards of delivery.
• Oversee inspections, snagging, commissioning and handover of hotel areas to operational standards.
• Support commercial management, including variation review, change control and contractor performance monitoring.

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven track record delivering high‑rise hotel, hospitality or mixed‑use developments.
• Strong experience in luxury fit‑out and high‑end finishes, ideally within hotel environments.
• Experience working in a PMC/consultancy environment on complex developments.
• Demonstrated capability managing tier 1 contractors and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, MEP coordination and fit‑out interfaces.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.