Manager - Projects_Projects_Projects Concept.Home Centre.UAE_JAFZA_Home Centre

Stryker Corporation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail and hospitality group in the UAE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee fit-out projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of extensive fit-out site experience and a strong background in managing independent retail projects. This role requires excellent project management skills, ability to coordinate across teams, and a focus on delivering quality results within budget and timelines. Join a dynamic team and contribute to our success in creating memorable customer experiences.

Benefits

Work in a friendly environment

Join a diverse team of over 15,000 colleagues

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Graduate with 10+ years' extensive fit-out site experience.
• Proven track record in planning, managing & delivering fit-out projects.
• Experience in coordinating with consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Implement company procedures and project objectives on site.
• Coordinate requirements and manage documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project costs, providing forecasts and presenting variances.

Skills

Project Management

Construction methodology

Effective Communication

Time Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/civil engineering

Project Management / Construction Management Certification

Tools

MS Office

ACAD/Revit

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Project Manager will be responsible for the detailed planning, organizing, material specification, contractor evaluation, execution, monitoring and project control, ensuring timely and successful delivery of fitout projects (new/ refit/ refresh and rollouts) of moderate to high complexity with shared small to medium sized team from inception to completion. This role will focus on the creation of the project vision and planning documents and manage the implementation, reporting, and performance of the overall project with the expectation of delivering within specified timeframes, in an organized and cost-effective manner within budget and to scope, to meet business satisfaction and maintain continuity of business.
To assist Senior Project Managers reporting the progress of projects. The role involves coordination with internal departments, consultants, malls, and contractors to ensure technical and quality standards, timelines, budgets, and safety requirements are met

Responsibilities

ROLE PROFILE / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to Senior Project Manager, implement company procedures and project objectives on site including the project takeover from Inception, brand concept design through construction and handover always ensuring protection of company contractual position.
• Coordinate the identification and elicitation of requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable.
• Coordinate with MEP design Consultants to ensure the correlations of all services within Architectural designs.
• Manage the delivery of research, workshops, and other activities to support the specification and agreement of project deliverables.
• Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective working relationships for projects and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met.
• Produce workstream or project plans and program, ensuring that all activities are identified, appropriately organized to deliver project objectives, and comply with the organization's project management framework.
• Define project success criteria and develop full-scale project plans and associated communications /documents, effectively control, & disseminate them to involved parties in a timely and clear fashion.
• Establish project construction program, long lead and nomination schedules, drawing and material tracking schedule etc.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans with approval from senior management.
• Coordinate with territory projects team; communicate the necessary outcomes and the direction required to achieve them; coordinate team actions on project tasks; request additional team member support when needed; and identify areas of improvement to build the capability of the team through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Conduct / attend site progress meetings with subcontractors / territory teams / consultant, ensure programme adherence, submit project progress reports, flag and resolve any contractual / commercial issues affecting the project progress, inclusive of EOT criteria.
• Cost reports to be prepared along with site QS and present monthly site progress reports at cost meetings. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation.
• Effectively monitor and manage variations or deviations from the BOQ or orders placed and ensure approval by concept team, in conjunction with site and territory QS.
• Receive and manage snag list from consultant and ensure timely completion of project including close out procedures as stipulated in Project Blue book.
• Support the design team/ QS team with technical inputs, unit specifications and design information required for design intent drawings, capex inputs and tender preparation.
• Review and manage technical documentation including shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and variation requests.
• Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
• Assign short-term work schedules to a team of subordinates in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
• Conduct assurance reviews within the project, facilitate the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified, so that senior stakeholders have confidence that the project can deliver according to time, budget, and quality.
• Liaise with supply chain and third-party vendors and verifying procurement status.
• Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations, to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change.
• Manage the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project costs, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization.
• Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating matters where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these concerns.
• Draft elements of product documentation and user training to support handover to business as usual. Contribute to post-project reviews and identification of lessons learned.
• Documenting Lessons Learned and sharing knowledge within department team members to mitigate risks and continuously enhance processes and deliverables.
• Support quantity and invoice verification and certification of completed works.
• Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfil personal potential.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, shop fittings and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Assist in detail development and researching new products/solutions and systems that accomplish the design intent and cost effectiveness.
• Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work and ensure they are continuously developed for higher level roles

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: bachelor's degree in architecture/ civil engineering; Project Management / Construction Management Certification preferred.
• Project Skills: Project Management, Spatial understanding, Construction methodology, Technical Input, Planning and Organizing, Progress Monitoring, Quality, HSE, QA/QC, Site documentation, Design Coordination, presentation, reporting efficiently and delivery.
• Experience: Graduate with 10+ years' extensive fit-out site experience with at least 2-3 years in a senior role leading and managing independent client retail projects/ site development projects (mandatory). Proven track record in planning managing & delivering fit-out projects throughout the project's lifecycle, within set budget & timelines. Experience in coordinating with consultants, contractors, and cross-functional internal teams including finance and merchandisers. Ability to manage multiple tasks within established procedures and practices, with latitude to determine work priorities in a demanding environment.
• Competencies: Effective Communication, Time Management, Leadership, Commercial Awareness, Team Player, Ethical Decision-Making, Customer Focus, problem-solving skills, Results-Driven Mindset, Accountability and Proactiveness with "Project Owner" mindset, Adaptability, Resourcefulness, Relationship Management
• Knowledge: Financial Acumen, Computer Proficiency, MEP Services, UAE Local Regulations, Industry Best Practices.
• Skilled in MS Office, ACAD/ Revit, MS Project/ Primavera and project documentation tools.

PREFFERED

• Hands-on experience in ID (civil & MEP) fitout, knowledge of estimation, exposure to contracts administration, exposure to latest building materials, building systems and interior trends through formal or informal training (on-the-job experience).
• Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
• Previous experience working in GCC region.
• Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Home centre, Landmark Group, we're on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We're proud to say that over the past 30 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader and preferred home shopping destination in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 15,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.

About Us

Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.

Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.

We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.

About the Team

Home Centre is the largest omnichannel retailer for home furnishings in the Middle East, North Africa & the Indian sub-continent.

Home Centre offers outstanding value, quality products, and exceptional customer experience which is revealed in their new brand identity that is underpinned by their customer-first approach of enabling every home to tell its own unique story.

Established in 1995 with its first store in the UAE, today Home Centre has a wide network of over 80 stores, across the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and India. Easy to navigate and serving as a one-stop solution for all home furnishing, the Home Centre e-commerce platform provides customers an extensive range of over 14,000 products at the tip of the fingers.