Assistant Project Manager

Role Profile:

Accountable for the Project Management component of Retail Property. Appoint and manage Contractors/Suppliers to achieve new Stores/replenishment within approved budget agreed time scale and quality required.

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

• Manage all processes within one’s own area of expertise in line company policies and procedures and market guidelines.
• Accountable for the Store Development component of the Retail Property function.
• Ensure that all store development projects are performed within budget, timeframe and quality standards.
• Review Design Drawings and explore where value engineering is possible.
• Coordinate with the contractors, suppliers, Brands, Designers, Landlords to ensure project delivery on time and with quality.
• Compile Tender Documents based on the approved drawings and Local Authority. placing orders related to project and monitor project budget.
• Compile periodic reports on refurbishment programs and analysis of shop-fitting costs and implementations to improve costs.
• Review and monitor site progress and for the projects while maintaining the agreed delivery time and up to the quality needed
• Responsible for the review and approval of processed invoices associated with store development, Capex and maintenance expenditure.
• Approve payments to Suppliers and Contractors and submits relevant quotations to Senior Management for approval purposes.
• Ability to travel when needed and manage work in other GCC countries where required.
• Initiate and maintain key contracts. Review proposed store layouts and distribute Store Opening Schedule to the Business.
• Review proposed layouts and requirements with Brand Managers and advise on deliverables. Maintain and distributes Store Opening Schedule for distribution within the Business
• Manage Supplier and Fit Out Contractor selection and appointment within approved budgeted costs.
• Maintain and manage all Alshaya systems in line with company policies.
• Assess/improve the functionality of the Property Department processes and systems
• Ensure all documentation, records and property data is organized and backed up/secure.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships and act as an ambassador for the Company.
• Act as a facilitator between brands within Alshaya and Project Managers with regard to the brands’ requirements and expectations.
• Select contractors / suppliers by acceptability of contract performance / deliverables.
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Facility Managers to ensure the best outcome for the project.
• Advise on tender compilation, evaluation of fit out contractors, material and equipment sourcing and the cost sensitivities associated with each project.
• Liaise with host brands and their designers to maintain brand standards and requirements within the Company portfolio.
• Initiate and maintain key contacts with new and existing host brands.

Knowledge:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Engineering preferably in architecture from an accredited university.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in architectural / interior designing or similar field of experience.
• Exposure to retail and F&B property development

Skills:

• Project Management
• Planning
• Procurement
• Cost control