Al Futtaim Jobs - Project Director - Infrastructure (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 54106 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

JOB PURPOSE:

 

Act as a key leader in the entire work acquisition process including management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction & delivery phase of the project until handed over to the client.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

Pre-Construction:

 

• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff
• Lead preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
• Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events and conferences to promote firm in the markets we serve
• Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, participate and help guide the identification of pursuit targets
• Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
• Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and pre-qualify bidders
• Act as document reviewer and adviser for constructability and value analysis
• Ensure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project

Operations Strategy:

• Development of the operations strategy in line with AFC Business Plan and Long-Range Financial Plan
• Ensure that departmental strategies and related strategic plans are developed and implemented, which are aligned with the vision and mission of AFC.

Budget and Plans

• Direct and oversee the preparation of the operation division budget using input from department heads and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.
• Monitor and control financial health of the department.
• Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures
• Direct the development and oversees the implementation of Commercial functional policies, systems, processes, procedures and control covering all areas of Finance function so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering quality, cost effective service to customers in a consistent manner.
• Ensure employees in AFC to embrace change, understand and follow new processes and procedures put in place and support functions in order to achieve the objectives of the organization.
• Legal Advisory and Compliance
• Oversees and reviews the development of contractual work and documents and supports managers in the resolution of all contractual issues/disputes in order to secure Company’s best interests.
• Ensures the implementation and compliance to the company’s code of conduct and business ethics guidelines to ensure sound legal position.

 

Business Development

• Oversees various business development initiatives and ensure on-going profitability.
• Supervises and oversees marketing communication activities in order to ensure effective outreach to targeted clients in the region.
• Reviews the development of business deals and contractual agreements in order to ensure maximum profitability and secure AFC’s interests.
• Manages strategic relationships with major clients in order to leverage existing agreements and to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship.

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Ensure that all relevant safety, quality and environmental procedures, instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety, quality of services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed within AFC
• Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of process and practices taking into account, the interests and benefits to Al Futtaim and its employees.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Master’s Degree Engineering, Construction, Business Management or related field, MBA would be advantage.

 

• Experience in relevant industry : Construction, Engineering,

 

• Deep technical expertise in all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)

 

• PMP Certification is desired.

 

• Member of a Professional Body progressing to Chartered Status plus a minimum Intermediate Level qualification
• Ability to identify, crystallize and communicate a clear bid strategy – including Client critical success factors, Win Themes and USP’s / Differentiators

 

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in construction industry or at least5 years in managerial role, end to end exposure in work winning, or a project delivery functional role is necessary.
• Significant track record of success in managing a business contract, Business Unit or region and/or providing support to a professional function

 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Customer Satisfaction           
• Cultural Awareness
• Commercial Acumen
• Managing Complexity            
• Influencing Others 
• Taking Initiative     
• Driving for Results 
• Engaging Leadership              
• Developing Talent 
• Situational Adaptability         
• Demonstrating Self-Awareness

 

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