Senior Manager-Planning

DAMAC Properties; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in the UAE is seeking a Department Leader with a Bachelor's Degree in engineering and 6-15 years of relevant experience to manage projects and effectively lead departmental objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proven track record in project management within the real estate or hospitality sectors.

Qualifications

• 6 to 15 years relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in the real estate or hospitality sector.
• Experience in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through department leadership.
• Ensure effective implementation of department policies and controls.
• Establish master program for the project from launch until handover.

Skills

Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Job description

People Management

• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the department by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximise sectional performance.
• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value driven culture within the organization.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Manage the preparation and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Manage and ensure effective implementation of department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
• Contribute the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of an effective planning system for use in construction projects on a regular basis.

Operational Planning

• Establish master program for the project from launch until handover
• Set deliverable targets for all departmental tasks to ensure project timeline is on track
• Coordinate with all department heads to obtain signoff on master program
• Partake in consultant / contractor selection process to ensure durations are reasonable and as per master program
• Supervise review and approval process of contractor baseline programs
• Establish reporting system for various consultant and contractor reports
• Periodic monitoring of contractor and consultant progress, advising and directing mitigation measures, and instructing actions to be taken as per contract conditions
• Negotiating methodologies, procedures and evaluations of any time variation claims submitted by vendors
• Ensuring all internal reports and system updates are being accurately issued in a timely manner
• Establish and enforce project planning and management to mitigate risks and ensure that all initiatives implemented are being managed as per the highest project management standards and agreed key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Manage PMO related issues and escalate issues (if required) to ensure smooth execution of the project portfolio.

Competencies

• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of construction management and real estate principle.
• Driven to create organizational success in a team environment.
• Ability to challenge conventional thinking and escalate issues.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of the Engineering consultancy profession and Design / Supervision / Tendering work.
• Sound knowledge and experience with FIDIC forms of contracts.
• Good command and construction best Practice, industry standards and codes.
• Good understanding of the underlying commercial procedures associated with the construction development industry.
• Strong sense of urgency, and responsibility associated with being result oriented.
• Have good knowledge of contract administration and costing

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering is required.

Minimum Experience

6 to 15 years relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in the real estate, hospitality sector including at least 5 years in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.