Project Manager - Finishing

The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all finishing works for mall projects, including flooring, painting, false ceilings, wall finishes, facade finishes, joinery, fixtures, and interior fit-outs. The role requires close coordination with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality finishes in line with design intent, project timelines, safety standards, and budget requirements.

Role & responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all finishing activities including flooring, painting, false ceilings, wall cladding, decorative finishes, facade elements, and common area fit-outs.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, designers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of finishing works.
• Review drawings, specifications, material submittals, and finish schedules to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Plan and monitor finishing work schedules, material procurement, delivery timelines, and manpower deployment.
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones while maintaining quality, cost, and safety standards.
• Oversee selection, approval, and application of finishing materials to achieve the desired aesthetic and functional outcomes.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, material quality, and adherence to approved designs and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams, contractors, and subcontractors on finishing methodologies and quality requirements.
• Identify, resolve, and close site-related issues, defects, and snags during execution and handover stages.
• Ensure all finishing works comply with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, punch-list closure, and final handover activities.
• Monitor material wastage, productivity, and cost control measures to optimize project performance.
• Stay updated with industry trends, innovative materials, and modern finishing techniques to enhance project quality and efficiency.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in finishing works for commercial, retail, mall, hospitality, or large-scale mixed-use projects.
• Strong knowledge of flooring systems, painting, false ceilings, wall finishes, facade works, interior fit-outs, and finishing materials.
• Experience in contractor management, quality control, project coordination, and site execution.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, interior, and construction drawings.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.