Job Requisition ID: 156648

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\'s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

Leads and oversees construction project and ensure completion as per KPIs.

What you will do:

Responsible for:

Project Delivery Quality

Utilising contract specifications and drawings and in conjunction with other members of the project team ensure that the completed project is delivered to the required defined quality standard. The completion of this activity will result in the issuance of a Completion Certificate for the project.

Project Delivery Progress

Monitors project progress by working with the project team and report on and initiate measures for corrective actions if project falls behind the specified milestones and programme targets. Procures actions from team members and monitors and reports on the results of these actions.

Project Delivery Cost

Responsible with the project team to monitor costs and prepare and manage actions to maintain cost targets.

Project Value Engineering

Responsible for undertaking regular value engineering exercises within the project team to ensure that engineered solutions are being maintained within the project\'s cost parameters.

Project Reporting

Maintains project progress records for inclusion with overall project reporting. This will include procuring these reports from other members of the project team.

Project Documentation

Ensure Work with the Project Team to procure a true record of the completed project documentation. The receipt of this documentation will be required prior or in conjunction with any Completion Certificates.

Project Construction Participants

Participates as a member of the Project Team for evaluating the suitability of construction participants (Suppliers and Contractors) for employment within the construction activities, so as to ensure engagement of the most reliable partners in terms of area expertise, commitment and access to necessary resources to complete the job as per quality standards.

Tender Documentation

Assists in the preparation of contract documentation to secure and manage various elements of the project. This will principally be with major construction contracts and suppliers.

Team Management

The jobholder will be responsible for directing the works of site engineers and as such should ensure that the engineers are provided with sufficient on the job training

Required skills to be successful:

Job-specific skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/ Excel), MS Project.

Behavioural Competencies :

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Professional Knowledge
• Encourages subordinates
• Training and Coaching
• Leadership

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• University Degree in Civil Engineering and Building

Minimum Experience:

• 8-10 years\' experience in the construction field either from a contracting or consulting background.
• Minimum 3 years in a position of leadership.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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