Team Lead Project Management Interior Fit-Out/FF&E
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Work Policy: : Hybrid β 3 days office, 1β2 days home office per week (no full remote)
- Work Experience: At least 5 years as a team lead
- Language Requirement: Native-level German (C2)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Technical Skills Required: Project Management, MS Office, ERP
- Industry: Interior Fit-Out, Design & Build, Micro-Livin Hospitality Real Estate
- Positions Available: 1
Company Mission
Modern, inspiring, diverse, and captivating: that's how they envision the future. The future of urban living, and a little bit of their own, too. They shape the living concepts of tomorrow for people of all ages. Individual and sustainable, with high design standards and well-thought-out solutions. Tens of thousands of people have found an exceptional temporary home intheiur apartments.
Their promise: concept, architecture (HOAI 0β2), comprehensive interior design (HOAI 1β9), furnishings, custom-made furniture, digitalization, and operation. All from a single source.
Core Values
The company sees itself as a creative space for ambitious individuals. Here, knowledge and skills flourish with the goal of creating inviting living spaces in the heart of urban centers. For an inspiring living experience within their cities, designed for the benefit of all. They rely on the synergy of talent, responsibility, focused creativity, and mutual respect.
Tasks- You will manage interior fit-out projects with a hotel-like character (including FF&E) holistically β from kick-off to successful handover.
- You will be responsible for budget, schedule, and quality targets for project volumes of approximately β¬0.8β3.0 million per project.
- You will develop project, logistics, and assembly concepts and implement them in a structured manner.
- In close coordination with purchasing, you will manage the tendering and contracting process β including a clearly defined scope of services, comparability of bids, and thorough documentation.
- You will manage schedules and costs based on a reliable forecast (target/actual comparison, risk management, milestones) and initiate targeted countermeasures in case of deviations.
- Together with the construction management team and internal departments, you will coordinate the participating trades and ensure clear interfaces and a smooth project flow.
- You manage changes and amendments in a structured and transparent manner β including assessing the impact on costs and deadlines and preparing sound decision-making information.
- You ensure reliable and professional customer communication throughout all project phases β from status reports and decision-making processes to final acceptance.
- You identify optimization potential in processes, standards, and their series production and implement it sustainably.
- You work with clear templates, regular control routines, accurate forecasts, and early risk detection.
- You utilize their project database tools for transparency, documentation, and traceability.
- You work with project management software and drive automation to ensure seamless data flow between teams and projects.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience managing project teams (5β10 people)
- In-depth expertise in hotel construction or comparable large-scale interior fit-out projects
- Proven track record of success in managing complex construction or fit-out projects
- Confident demeanor at both client and management levels
- Excellent understanding of process optimization and cost control
- Willingness to explore creative and unconventional approaches
- Completed vocational training or university degree in interior design, wood technology, civil engineering, or a comparable qualification
- Several years of experience in project management for commercial fit-outs (e.g., hotel, hospitality, retail, or exhibition stand construction)
- Experience managing multiple trades and complex usage concepts
- Strong cost and quality awareness, as well as the ability to reliably generate accurate forecasts
- Structured and meticulous work ethic with thorough documentation, adherence to clear standards, and the ability to maintain composure under tight deadlines
- Confident and professional demeanor towards clients and project stakeholders with clear, solution-oriented communication
- Proficient use of Excel and ERP systems
- Knowledge of VOB and works contract law (advantageous)
- Native-level German
- Future-oriented interior design projects for micro-living and hospitality with award-winning design and tangible personal impact.
- Permanent position in a family-run, financially stable company with a long-term project pipeline.
- Manageable workload (2β3 projects) and predictable travel (averaging 20 days/year) with clear processes and modern project management tools.
- Significant creative freedom as a central interface between the client, purchasing, construction management, and series production.
- Hybrid model (3 days in the office / 1β2 days working from home), flexible hours, 28 vacation days, and transparent overtime compensation.
- Competitive salary with annual review plus approximately β¬2,000 in benefits (company pension scheme, supplemental health insurance, public transportation, Urban Sports) and individual professional development opportunities.
- Appreciative team culture, flat hierarchies, events and a top-equipped old building office on the Isar with a 4.5-star Kununu rating.
Why Work With Them
- Award-winning design projects
- Limited travel
- High autonomy with clear processes
- Family-owned stability
- Opportunity to shape future of urban living and mentor senior PM team
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Team Lead Project Management Interior Fit-Out/FF&E roles across Worldwide Placement Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Technology.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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