Assistant Project Manager

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Kuwait City; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm in Kuwait City is seeking a qualified individual to manage and oversee restaurant construction projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture and at least 7 years of experience in the FMCG/Retail/Restaurant industry. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, knowledge of building codes, and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders effectively. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience with the FMCG/Retail/Restaurant Industry.
• Strong understanding of building codes and life safety regulations.
• Knowledge of F&B or retail specific design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Landlords and establish project design parameters.
• Prepare Preliminary Site Survey with design requirements.
• Liaise with contractors to obtain building permits.
• Prepare Construction Program and timelines.
• Oversee construction and complete hand-over.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture

Job description

Role Purpose:

Working in conjunction with OPS, Design Department, Procurement, Supply Chain, MIS, Real Estate, Lease Admin and General Admin to construct world class restaurants with optimal quality, time and cost. This role has a direct impact on New Store Openings, Remodels and Capex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Landlords, developers, Development department and establish project design parameters.
• Prepare Preliminary Site Survey with detailed project construction and design requirements and constraints.
• Liaise with Design Team during the Project design stage.
• Prepared Detailed B.O.Q. and invite Tenders.
• Attend Tender meetings and award Tenders.
• Liaise with contractors or outside consultants and obtain building permits.
• Prepare Construction Program and timeline.
• Start construction and follow up with requisite site visits.
• Approved Materials for Contractors based on Contracts, B.O.Q. specification.
• Liaise with Design team and ensure project is executed as per Design parameters.
• Prepare signage, furniture, and all other owner provided packages by liaising with approved Sub-contractors.
• Assess Interim payments and prepare Final payment and additional/variation works.
• Complete Construction and hand-over.
• Prepare Snag list and complete snags.
• Follow-up maintenance period snags and complaints and thereafter release retention money on successful completion.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture
• 7+ years' experience with the FMCG / Retail / Restaurant Industry

Knowledge:

• Ability to plan, organize and adapt in various situations to meet business objectives.
• Strong understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, and life safety regulations.
• Knowledge of F&B or retail specific design considerations (kitchen layouts, display areas, customer flow) is an essential.
• Knowledge of materials, finishes, and construction methods specific to F&B or retail environments (a must).
• Strong project management skills.

Skills:

• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong organizational skills
• High-quality work ethics without supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems by drawing upon the collective thinking of the broader team through design solutions.
• Strong leadership skills
• Client relationship management skills.