Project Manager - Interior Fit Out

About the role

Otazen, a growing independent global-scale furniture manufacturing company, is opening an opportunity for an experienced professional to join as Project Manager, overseeing furniture manufacturing and interior fit-out projects from planning through handover. As Project Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for project delivery — ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards, while managing cross-functional teams, client relationships, and project risks end-to-end.

Key responsibilities

Develop and manage overall project plans, schedules, and budgets for furniture manufacturing and interior fit-out projects, from kick-off to final handover

Oversee project execution across production, technical/engineering, procurement, and site installation to ensure alignment with project scope, timeline, and specifications

• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays, cost overruns, or quality issues
• Review and approve key project documents, including technical drawings, material breakdowns, and variation orders, before execution

Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including Technical Engineer, Drafter, Site Manager, Document Control, and QS, ensuring clear accountability and communication

• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related matters
• Conduct regular project review meetings with internal teams and clients to track progress, resolve issues, and align expectations
• Negotiate and manage contracts, variation orders, and claims with clients and subcontractors as needed

Monitor project costs against budget, working closely with the Costing and Quantity Surveyor teams to control expenditure and manage variations

Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout production and installation, coordinating with Site QC for inspections and defect resolution

• About you
• Minimum S1 in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 6–8 years of experience in project management, preferably with a strong background in interior fit-out, furniture manufacturing, or construction projects

• Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously, from planning through handover
• Strong understanding of furniture and interior fit-out construction methods, materials, and project cost control
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including in English, for client-facing interactions
• Willing to travel and oversee multiple project sites as required

About us

Otazen is a growing independent global-scale furniture manufacturing company.