Job Description

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: AED 35,000 to 40,000 per month

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Fit-Out Project Manager to lead and deliver healthcare construction and interior fit-out projects, including hospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities, diagnostic centers, laboratories, and specialized medical environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from design coordination through construction, commissioning, authority approvals, and handover while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, infection control requirements, and international healthcare standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management capabilities, healthcare fit-out expertise, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Manage multiple healthcare fit-out projects from initiation through completion and handover.
Develop detailed project plans, budgets, procurement schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
Monitor project progress and ensure delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients, consultants, and senior management.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures to minimize delays and cost overruns.

Healthcare Design & Coordination

Coordinate with architects, healthcare planners, MEP consultants, medical equipment planners, and contractors.
Review healthcare facility layouts to ensure compliance with operational and clinical requirements.
Coordinate integration of medical equipment and specialized healthcare systems.
Ensure proper implementation of healthcare-specific requirements such as:
Infection prevention and control standards
Clean rooms and sterile environments
Isolation rooms
Medical gas systems
Nurse call systems
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Fire and life safety systems

Tendering & Procurement

Manage tendering processes and evaluate contractor and supplier proposals.
Negotiate contracts and procurement packages.
Review material submittals and samples for compliance with project specifications.
Monitor procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery of long-lead items.

Site Management

Conduct regular site inspections and monitor construction progress.
Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
Resolve technical and construction-related issues promptly.
Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

Coordinate authority approvals and inspections.
Ensure compliance with:
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) requirements
Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP) standards
Dubai Municipality regulations
UAE Fire and Life Safety Code
International healthcare design and operational standards where applicable

Quality Assurance & Handover

Implement quality control procedures throughout project execution.
Manage testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
Coordinate snagging, de-snagging, and final inspections.
Prepare project closeout documentation and ensure successful handover to clients.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
Minimum 7–10 years of project management experience within construction and interior fit-out projects.
Minimum 3–5 years of healthcare fit-out project experience.
Proven experience delivering hospitals, clinics, laboratories, ambulatory care centers, or healthcare facilities.
Strong understanding of healthcare building regulations and medical equipment coordination.
Proficiency in project management software and reporting tools.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.