Team Lead Project Management Interior Fit-Out/FF&E

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential client in the interior design and construction sector, based in Munich. They are seeking an experienced Team Lead Project Management Interior Fit-Out/FF&E to oversee high-value commercial interior projects from conception through completion.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the Munich office with 1–2 days available for home office work. Native-level German (C2) is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior fit-out projects including furniture, fixtures, and equipment from kick-off through handover, managing budgets of €0.8–3.0 million per project
• Oversee project teams of 5–10 people, ensuring accountability for budget, schedule, and quality targets
• Develop and implement comprehensive project, logistics, and assembly concepts in a structured manner
• Coordinate tendering and contracting processes with purchasing, ensuring clear scope definition, bid comparability, and thorough documentation
• Monitor schedules and costs through reliable forecasting, target/actual comparison, risk management, and milestone tracking
• Serve as the central interface between construction management, internal departments, and external trades to ensure smooth project execution
• Manage change orders and amendments transparently, assessing cost and schedule impacts and preparing decision-making documentation
• Maintain professional client communication throughout all project phases, including status reporting and acceptance procedures
• Identify and implement process optimization opportunities across projects and establish standards for efficiency
• Utilize project database tools and management software to ensure transparency, documentation, and data flow automation

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing project teams of 5–10 people
• Deep expertise in hotel construction or comparable large-scale commercial interior fit-out projects (hospitality, retail, or similar)
• Proven success managing complex construction or fit-out projects with multiple trades and usage concepts
• Completed vocational training or university degree in interior design, wood technology, civil engineering, or comparable qualification
• Strong cost and quality awareness with demonstrated ability to generate accurate forecasts
• Confident, professional demeanor when interacting with clients, management, and project stakeholders
• Solution-oriented communication style with excellent process optimization skills
• Structured and meticulous work approach with thorough documentation habits and ability to maintain composure under tight deadlines
• Proficient use of MS Office (particularly Excel) and ERP systems
• Knowledge of VOB and works contract law is advantageous
• Native-level German (C2) is mandatory
• Willingness to explore creative and unconventional approaches to project challenges

How We Work With You

Candidates should apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication will be coordinated through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience level and qualifications.

Additional Benefits: Our client offers a permanent position with a manageable workload (2–3 concurrent projects), predictable travel requirements (approximately 20 days annually), hybrid work arrangement, flexible hours, 28 vacation days, transparent overtime compensation, approximately €2,000 in annual benefits including company pension scheme and supplemental health insurance, and individual professional development opportunities.

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