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.