Senior Project Manager | Al Futtaim Contracting | Al Futtaim Construction

Job Requisition ID: 176134

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

Overview Of The Role:

The Senior Project Manager is tasked with delivering a large-scale construction project, ensuring that it meets the objectives set by the Project Director and aligns with AFC's strategic goals. Operating in a high-stakes environment, the role demands strict adherence to budget, timeline, quality, and safety standards. The Senior Project Manager must navigate regulatory requirements, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure effective stakeholder communication to achieve high standards of project delivery.

What You Will Do:

Project Execution and Delivery

• Manage the execution of a single large-scale construction project, ensuring alignment with Project Director's objectives and client expectations.

• Deliver project within approved schedule and budget, meeting programme timelines and financial constraints.

• Focus on project scope and quality standards, overseeing all aspects, including high-rise, residential, or commercial components.

• Implement project-specific delivery strategy aligned with AFEC's Business Plan and Long-Range Financial Plan.

• Establish processes for programme management to optimize timelines while maintaining quality and cost-efficiency.

Leadership and Coordination

• Lead and manage project team comprising engineering, procurement, and construction personnel, ensuring team alignment and cohesion.

• Drive performance and accountability by recruiting, motivating, and retaining qualified team members.

• Promote collaboration and improvement within the project team, fostering open communication and proactive problem-solving.

• Cultivate a collaborative culture focused on improvement and operational excellence within the project team.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary contact for the client's project team, maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage client expectations and agreements, assisting the Project Director in aligning project delivery with client requirements.

• Facilitate stakeholder communication, acting as a liaison between clients, contractors, and internal teams.

• Resolve client and stakeholder issues proactively, ensuring project goals are aligned across all parties.

Financial Management

• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, cost forecasting, and implementing financial controls.

• Optimize project profitability by carefully managing costs, negotiating favorable subcontractor agreements, and identifying savings opportunities.

• Administer contracts efficiently, mitigating financial risks associated with cost overruns and delays.

Programme Delivery and Risk Management

• Adhere to project schedule, prioritizing on-time delivery and managing timelines to meet Project Director's expectations.

• Implement comprehensive risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting project timelines, quality, or profitability.

• Utilize project reporting systems to track progress, forecast outcomes, and provide regular updates to the Project Director and stakeholders.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards, adhering to local regulations and industry best practices.

• Uphold AFC's governance policies and business ethics across the project.

• Drive continuous improvement in project processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes.

• Ensure zero lost-time incidents (LTIs) and high adherence to quality inspections without rework.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

• Advanced skills in budget and cost control, ensuring adherence to project budgets.

• Expertise in risk management and quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Thorough knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance and regulations.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• 8 to 10 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects with a strong track record in project delivery.

• Professional certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are preferred.

• Strong understanding of project management principles, safety standards, and quality assurance practices specific to large-scale construction projects.


About Al-Futtaim Contracting

Al-Futtaim Contracting 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.