Project Design Coordinator

Senior Project Coordinator – Post Contract

Location: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Interior Design / Architecture

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

An established and highly regarded interior design studio in Dubai is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Coordinator to take a leading role across the post-contract delivery of its projects.

This is a hands-on position focused on bridging the gap between design intent and on-site execution. You will oversee contractor submissions, technical coordination, RFIs, shop drawings and site-related matters, ensuring projects are delivered accurately and to the required design and quality standards.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical understanding of interior construction and detailing, combined with extensive UAE project experience and the confidence to manage contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects throughout the post-contract phase, ensuring technical reviews and information are managed efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinate with document control to ensure all incoming and outgoing project information is properly logged, tracked and issued.
• Review contractor shop drawings against approved design intent, layouts and technical requirements.
• Prepare clear and accurate responses to RFIs, technical queries and project-related enquiries.
• Identify potential constructability issues and develop practical, buildable solutions that maintain the original design intent.
• Work closely with internal design and production teams to resolve technical and non-standard packages before they become site issues.
• Review and coordinate technical information from specialist consultants including MEP, lighting and AV/IT.
• Attend project sites to undertake inspections, workshops, snagging and de-snagging.
• Monitor workmanship and installation quality to ensure projects meet the required design and execution standards.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant UAE building regulations, accessibility requirements and industry best practice.
• Manage project scopes, deliverables and technical information across multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain clear and responsive communication with contractors, consultants, clients and internal teams.

Experience & Background

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Approximately 8–12+ years' industry experience within interior design, architecture or interior fit-out.
• At least 5–8 years' professional experience within the UAE .
• A degree or professional background in Architecture, Interior Design, Environmental Design or a related discipline.
• Strong post-contract and site delivery experience.
• Extensive experience reviewing shop drawings, coordination drawings and material submittals.
• Excellent knowledge of interior construction, detailing, materials and installation methods.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary packages including MEP, lighting and AV/IT.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction practices, regulations and site procedures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant drafting/document management platforms; experience with systems such as Aconex would be advantageous.

About You

You will be proactive, technically strong and solutions-focused, with the confidence to take full ownership of projects during the post-contract stage.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced design environment and capable of challenging contractors, consultants and other stakeholders constructively when required to protect the project scope, quality and design intent.

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to balance technical requirements with the creative ambitions of the project.

Additional Requirements

• Valid UAE driving licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites across the Emirates as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple project priorities and deadlines.