Construction Finishing Manager

Construction Finishing Manager

Reporting to Senior Project Manager.

Job Purpose:

The candidate will play a critical role during the interior and exterior finishing stages, ensuring that quality, coordination, and aesthetics are delivered in accordance with project specifications, timelines, and the developer's expectations.

• Oversee all finishing activities across multiple office buildings, including flooring, ceiling, partitions, joinery, painting, cladding, glazing, and other architectural finishes.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure execution in line with approved materials, shop drawings, and mock‑ups.
• Ensure that all finishes are implemented to the highest quality standards and match the design intent.
• Coordinate closely with MEP, structural, and architectural teams to prevent clashes or rework during finishing.
• Align finishing sequencing with build activities to ensure a smooth transition between construction and fit‑out stages.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, workmanship, and adherence to specifications.
• Lead the snagging and de‑snagging process, including punch‑list generation, tracking, and closure.
• Review and approve mock‑ups, samples, and first‑of‑kind installations before mass implementation.
• Track and report progress of finishing activities in coordination with the main contractor and consultant.
• Ensure timely readiness of areas for handover, testing, and commissioning.
• Support in the preparation of turnover documents and close‑out deliverables.
• Follow up on delivery and installation of finishing materials, ensuring compliance with approved specifications.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the developer's site team, consultant, and contractor on all finishing‑related matters.
• Interface with quality engineer, architect, and construction managers to resolve site finishing issues proactively.

• Strong command of interior fit‑out, façade finishing, and interface detailing.
• Ability to lead multi‑tasking finishing teams and sequence work effectively.
• Strong leadership in managing multiple trades and subcontractors across various buildings/zones.
• Ability to coordinate finishing work with stakeholders, MEP teams, and other disciplines.
• Proven experience in managing snagging quality checklists and visual mock‑ups.
• Familiar with finishing standards and tolerances, particularly in high‑end office or commercial spaces.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM, Excel, PowerPoint & Aconex.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 12–15 years in construction and finishing works, with at least 5–7 years in a leadership role overseeing architectural finishes on significant commercial or office developments.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time