Al Futtaim Jobs - Project Manager - Retail Development | AFGRE | Dubai, UAE (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: [[62073]] 

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 Title:                                         Project Manager

Reports to:                                     Director – Retail Development

Department:                                  Malls Group

Location:                                         Dubai, UAE

 

JOB PURPOSE

Driving the project management and construction activities of the Regional Mall projects as they relate to Improvements, new developments, and landlord works.  Managing and monitoring construction progress, driving contractors to value engineer costs and exceed program delivery dates.  Delivering the Project, achieving programme, financial returns, deliver within budgets and to the desired quality.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Consultant Selection
• Authorities Management
• Project Management
• Procurement Strategy
• Project Reporting
• Leasing / Tenant Coordination
• Project Handover
• Team Management and Leadership

 

JOB CONTEXT

The role requires the management of the interface between Al Futtaim, external consultants and contractors to successfully deliver the operational “project” to the requirements of the end user within budget and to the Master Programme.

Reporting directly to the Director - Development, the role holder must have the necessary gravitas, experience, knowledge and personal skills to contribute as a senior member at high level board meetings (when required).

The Project Manager will also be expected to attend and contribute to construction site/ progress meeting and chair project co-ordination meetings.

The key success factor in this role will lie in the role holder’s ability to implement a high level of analytical, commercial acumen, planning and programming skills to successfully deliver a commercially viable major development project.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree
   
  Minimum Experience:
• 10-12 years’ of experience on a similar development or client side project role
• Demonstrable success in all aspects of the project development cycle from inception, through to design, final delivery, handover and close out phase
• Experience with retail projects; tenant fitout, new construction, and renovations
• Track record in ensuring commercial and financial success on development projects
• Experience on the real estate and retail
   
  Job-Specific Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft programmes, programming and related techniques
• Comprehensive understanding of FIDIC
• Detailed understanding of cost management, architectural and construction techniques

 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to successfully implement change management initiatives
• Results oriented
• Ability to undertake manage and mitigate against risk
• Excellent leadership and team player skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface at levels within an organisation
• Communication & influencing at all levels – internal and external
• Strong eye for detail and understands the value in process
   

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