Project Manager

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 Job Details Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates Company IndustryAccounting Company TypeEmployer (Private Sector) Job RoleManagement Employment TypeFull Time Employee Monthly Salary RangeUnspecified Number of Vacancies1

• Training Include • Bonus