Job Description

Overview of the role:
Al Futtaim is embarking upon a major expansion of Dubai Festival City, including the construction of new road networks, tunnels, bridges and utility infrastructure. The infrastructure works will include civils works, district cooling, electrical, water, drainage, gas and telecom services, together with the associated landscaping within the Right of Way. Additionally, the infrastructure works may include enabling works packages, bulk excavation, piling, sub-structure, shoring and marine wall construction.
Al-Futtaim Real Estate is seeking an experienced Associate Director to serve as the client-side senior manager, driving the successful execution of large-scale infrastructure design and construction projects. This pivotal role requires strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of designers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with our vision and quality benchmarks.
As an integral member of the Development and Delivery team, the Associate Director will contribute to multiple projects, beginning with the design and planning phases, providing strategic and detailed input for wet and dry utilities, civil works, phasing, diversions, contract packaging, contractor selection, and tendering processes.
During the construction phase, the Associate Director will coordinate with the Client side delivery team Project Management Consultants and Contract
Administrators, to provide input and technical oversight. The Associate Director shall maintain an intimate knowledge of the works, from a hands-on approach and regular site visits, directly interfacing with the contractors and consultant teams.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering major infrastructure projects, from design to completion.
The Senior Manager - Infrastructure will report to the Director of Infrastructure.
What you will do:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership:
• Define project objectives, scope, and success criteria in collaboration with organizational leadership.
• Provide guidance and direction on utility design and civil works infrastructure, including logistics, packaging, approvals, procurement and buildability.
• Oversee the selection of consultants and contractors, to align with project goals.
• Maintain guardianship of sitewide infrastructure works to ensure all assets and plots are developed in alignment with the necessary standard and provisioning.
• Project Oversight:
• Manage the procurement of designers and the design of the works, from input to masterplanning, to concept, through construction and handover.
• Ensure alignment with the project brief, organizational standards, and client expectations.
• Participate in contract negotiations and oversee compliance with technical, regulatory, and contractual obligations and approvals.
• Maintain utility trackers for each service and manage provisioning for each plot in the masterplan
• Make presentations regarding infrastructure design and delivery
• Design Management
• Provide guidance for infrastructure design standards and requirements
• Contribute to the production of RFPs for design consultants, undertake technical reviews of submissions, interviews and make recommendations.
• Review and manage designs from consultants.
• Input to tender documentation and contractor assessment and recommendations.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and Project Management Consultants.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across all parties involved in the project.
• Address concerns, resolve conflicts, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Authority Engagement for approvals and design standards
• Construction Management and Project Reporting:
• Coordinate with and assist the Client's construction delivery team in their administration and delivery of the works.
• Coordinate with the PMC / Cost Consultant site teams in the administration of the project works.
• Participate in meetings with the contractors for review of progress and technical matters.
• Support the site delivery teams in relation to their infra related Authority approvals

Skills Required