Project Manager

Job Description

UAEN Project Manager | Retail | Corporate Retail | Dubai

Overview of the role

To coordinate and maintain all Market related research and company validations with regards to external companies providing services including Design, Fit Out Contractors, Production & Manufacturing, Facilities Management, Material Suppliers relevant to all MENA Regions for Retail Store Development

What you will do

Design Architectural

• Research based on the Al Futtaim set of criteria all current
• Design Agencies providing Design services in Concept Design and Detail Design Technical Drawings in the UAE
• Research Multi-disciplinary Design Agencies specialising in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Branding & Signage Design, MEP Design, Digital Video Design, 3D
• Model Building in UAE Research International Standard local Design Agencies

operating in Non-UAE Markets on Architectural and MEP Design

• Coordinate through Group Central Procurement the verification and listing as ‘Preferred Service Providers’ based on AF due diligence process to be shortlisted
• Create and maintain a Digital Data Base on all companies researched and, who follow the AF RSD required standards through the due diligence process on short listing

Civil & MEP Fit Out

• Update and maintain the current Data Base on General Contractors specializing in Retail Civil and MEP Fit Out Services
• Research new General Contractors operating and providing services in the various markets that AF retail is currently trading in
• Coordinate through Group Central Procurement the verification and listing as ‘Preferred Service Providers’ based on AF due diligence process to be shortlisted

Production & Manufacturing & Supplies

• Research suitable companies currently providing services in Fixture and Furniture Manufacturing Research suitable companies currently providing production and manufacturing of services on Audio Visual (AV), Security, External Façade & Shopfront Signage
• Update and maintain current Data Base on suppliers
• specializing in Kitchen Equipment, Display Materials, Indoor Landscaping, speciality F&B equipment

AF Pre-Qualification and ‘Preferred’ shortlist Verification

• Coordinate and set up a quality pre-qualification process through Group Central Procurement to ensure a consistent approach to external Vender and Service provider short listing
• Retain ongoing communication and relationship with shortlisted companies with regards to any operational changes and diversification of services

Procurement Support

Support with Follow -ups on RFI’s and Order Status in coordination with RSD Procurement Manager

Skills

Required Skills to be successful

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Computer literacy, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & SAP
• Contract negotiation skills
• Outgoing, positive, willing to take challenges and work under pressure
• A results-driven personality who values teamwork as an integral part of getting great results

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field
• 5 working in a construction / interior fit out environment either from the contractor or client’s side. Previous experience in Market Research, Data Base Management for the construction / Retail fit out industry

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