Associate Project Management - Emiratisation Chalhoub Group

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse the Group s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing

The job holder supports the end-to-end delivery of projects from concept to handover, ensuring timely progress, quality execution, and alignment with design intent. The role involves active follow-up with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders, as well as technical support in preparing layouts, presentations, and renders to assist decision-making and project advancement.

Proactive Liaison:

• Ensure all constraints imposed by law or by authorities in charge have been listed and attended to in the sequence required
• Ensure all legal authorizations and permits are obtained in a timely manner
• Liaise with clients and clients business partners regarding the project
• Liaise with project team members and with other divisions whenever required

Reporting:

• Provide systematically full reports, as to progress in general, to supervisors
• Provide list of would-be problems and solutions for approval

Project Follow-Up:

• Produce status summaries of verified project as per a specific calendar
• Follow up on approvals and payments cycles, and vreport delays
• Follow up on material deliveries
• Gather information for project cost estimation
• Prepare quotations per project
• Participate in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed

Site Coordination & Follow-up

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and quality against approved drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure adherence to timelines and resolve on-site issues.
• Track and report site progress, highlighting delays or discrepancies and proposing corrective actions

Design & Technical Support

• Prepare design layouts, space plans, and renders using AutoCAD and/or SketchUp to support concept development and presentations.
• Coordinate with the design team to ensure project documentation and drawings are updated and aligned with site progress.
• Assist in compiling tender documents, BOQs, and drawing packages for approval and issuance.

Contracts & Procurement Support

• Support the preparation and follow-up of contract appointments and documentation with group procurement.
• Assist in reviewing quotations and material submittals.

What you ll need to succeed

• 1 3 years of experience in design coordination or project delivery within retail, F&B, or hospitality sectors, preferably in Luxury.
• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or equivalent experience in Project Management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of design and construction processes from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracting, and site execution workflows.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Working knowledge of PM best practices and industry standards
• Resilient and able to effectively balance multiple priorities in line with deadlines
• Able to work in a fast-pace, matrixed environment
• Great communication and relationship building skills