Project Manager (Interior Design) (1 Year Contract)

Job Summary

Lead and oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Manage on-site teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders while driving compliance, safety, and seamless handover processes. This role requires a proactive leader who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project outcomes

• Lead daily on-site operations and proactively anticipate risks or delays, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain schedules

• Prepare and present detailed site reports, inspection records, and progress updates to clients, management, and stakeholders

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, landlords, and building management to secure access and approvals

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and on-site teams, conducting regular safety inspections to enforce regulatory compliance

• Oversee quality assurance checks on workmanship and materials to uphold design and construction standards

• Drive procurement, sourcing, and quotation processes to support project needs and cost efficiency

• Lead project handover, ensuring all deliverables, documentation, and close-out requirements are completed to client satisfaction

Required Competencies & Certifications

• Strong knowledge of site safety practices and regulatory requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation

• Willingness to work on-site and travel as required for project coordination

Preferred Qualifications & Competencies

• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

• 2 to 5 years of experience in project management, interior fit-out, or construction (leadership experience preferred)

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisational skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage confidently with clients, contractors, and senior management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex project challenges

• Ability to work independently with a proactive, deadline-driven approach

• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on attitude and full accountability for project outcomes