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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Project Manager works under the supervision of the Head of Operations. The assigned person carries out the project activities as outlined.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the project team to deliver the project from inception to completion successfully. Job profile includes planning, directing, and coordinating the project's operations. He is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the business and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods.

• Develop and implement the project execution plan, ensuring the implementation of quality control standards and cost control on the project for on-time completion.
• Deliver the projects on time, the budget and quality set by the organization.
• Liaising with all stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Coordinating with project managers and project directors in ensuring timely order of materials and planning/arranging of labor / sub-contractors.
• Supervising, monitoring, and reporting project progress throughout the project cycle to ensure on-time completion. Lead Projects progress meetings and coordinate with other departments.
• Overseeing the installation and construction work from time to time and ensuring efficient standards of workmanship are maintained.
• Ensuring that a proper record of the completed project documentation is available on completion of the project.
• Elaboration and update of the project planning data (an-effort, actual costs versus budget, times-schedules, personnel deployment planning etc.)

• Execute the projects within estimated material/labor/staff costs.
• Make monthly payment applications, obtain certification, and collection – thru QS & Finance.
• Obtain variation orders on scope changes instructed by the employer.
• Monitor and ensure pre-construction project activities (material submittals and drawings) are executed in line with the project plan.
• Ensure adequate resources are assigned to the project in coordination with the project head.
• Ensure Engineering/Design complies with Local Authorities and the specialist manufacturer's recommendation.

• Responsible for the assignment of adequate QA/QC staff
• Monitor and control the quality performance of the projects
• Ensure no quality deviations occur in the projects

• Ensuring that all company and sub contract personnel are complying with AFE HSE Policy.
• Actively support and participate in safety and environmental initiatives.

• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Job Ethic
• Meeting standard
• Commitment to job
• Attitude towards honesty
• Client Relationship Management.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals.
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and schedule work.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (IT/Communication/Electricals/Engineering/Similar).
• PMP certification
• Proficiency in using MS Office.
• 7 to 10 years relevant work experience in ICT/ELV project implementation, including Structured cabling, ICT, ELV, Security, AV, etc

• Hands-on experience in installation/construction activities and worked in a construction environment.
• Hands-on experience in commissioning various ICT/ELV/AV systems.
• Technical training/certifications on leading ICT/ELV/AV System.
• Expert knowledge of ICT/ELV/AV industry standards, practices, techniques, procedures, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of QS & QC processes.
• Should have good knowledge of networks, Installation, T&C & ICT/ELV/AV system integration.
• Experience in basic network implementation, installation, configuration and troubleshooting is necessary.
• Basic knowledge in AutoCAD.
• Responsive to changing demands.
• Experience in construction management
• Good knowledge of Project execution processes
• Good knowledge of local code of practice and International Standards for design implementation

Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions.

The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation.

The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services.

These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts.