Role purpose: The International Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely manner and within budget for all international store construction, Distribution Centres, Offices and retail delivery projects outside of UAE. Responsibilities:
Manage planning and build out process for all new stores (flagships, outlets, and pop ups), remodels; including miscellaneous and special projects as needed.
Travel: visits all assigned projects (2-3 visits throughout duration or as necessary).
Manage projects and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with business partners including landlords, real estate managers, construction managers, architects & engineers and store design team members.
Manage internal and external business partners (cross-functional departments, general contractors, architects, subs/trades, vendors & suppliers).
Work closely with UAE Project Head, business partners, field teams, landlord, property management, store operations, district managers, store opening team, real estate, marketing, visual, merchandise planning, IT, etc.
Provide timelines and manages deadlines with cross-functional departments to ensure timely store opening.
Review/evaluate vendor competitive bidding processes, proposals & contracts, construction plans, specifications, construction budget, and schedule.
Track and obtain required approvals, internal/external.
Establish effective relationships along with an understanding of municipalities & Civil Defense permit process and schedules.
Respond to RFI’s, manages all trades to ensure timelines are being met, work is accurate, complete and in compliance with the plans and brand quality standards.
Prepare and update master project calendars, construction reports, and schedules.
Responsible for building project presentations with detailed capital expenditure and scope breakdowns.
Lead weekly coordination meetings to keep all parties aligned on scope, schedule, permitting and budget.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of retail construction industry and project management experience.
Knowledge of all key architecture, engineering, and construction management principles.
Experience with senior-level presentations
Experience with project and portfolio management tools (MS Projects, Smartsheet, etc.)
Proficient with CAD and other design development/rendering software
Strong organizational skills and business acumen
Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Primary Location: AE-AE-Dubai
Job: Manager
Organization: BFL UAE BU
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting: Sep 8, 2022, 2:14:12 PM
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