On-site Interior Design Project Manager (contract)

About this role: We are looking for a Project Manager to base on-site for our Maldivian resort project. The role reports to our London office. This is a contract role starting from mid November to end of 2026. Key Responsibilities: • Main point of contact and representative of HBA for the Client, Project Manager and Contractors for the Maldivian Resort project • Review and comment on RFI's relating to ID works. • Review and comment on contractors' material and shop-drawing submittals ensuring compliance with project specifications. • Lead all related Interior fit-out technical and design aspects of the project and coordinate with Architects and MEP engineers. • Manage value engineering process, selection of alternative material equivalent to the specified in coordination with the HBA design team. • Conduct site inspections ensuring the ID work is being performed as per the approved material and drawings. • Oversight of the full production process to ensure the highest quality standards are met. • Conduct site supervision to resolve technical and design issues, ensuring the quality standards are met and the design intent is achieved. • Conduct natural stone inspections of samples and dry lay ensuring compliance with function, quality, and design requirements. • Overseeing FFE package with the HBA design team • Sample manufacturing inspection for custom furniture and custom carpet. • Attend inspections to review on-site and off-site mock ups • Prepare snagging reports. • Attend on site weekly progress meeting. • Attend on site weekly technical meeting to solve ID issues. • Attend the Day-to-Day coordination workshops with different stake holders of the project. • Manage handover process, including snagging and final inspections, ensuring high-quality delivery. • Weekly Internal Reports • Be a Team Player Below are the minimum qualifications that we expect from you: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design / related field • 10+ years of experience in interior & FF&E design • Hospitality project experience is compulsory • Minimum 5 years of experience in similar on-site position • Strong technical design, project management & site-supervision experience • Fluent in English • Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. • Strong attention to detail Does this sound like you? If the answer is yes, simply send us your CV and design portfolio in PDF format. Don’t forget to connect and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and WeChat. Remember to check our career page from time to time to get the latest updates on job opportunities with HBA! Apply tot his job