Design Manager | Al Futtaim Engineering

Al Futtaim Group

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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Al-Futtaim Engineering is multi disciplinary engineering organisation which has been operating throughout the United Arab Emirates since 1974. As a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, we enjoy the benefits of being a part of one of the leading business houses operating in the lower Gulf Region.
Through our five divisions, we offer a wide variety of products and services in the construction, commercial and industrial sectors. Our involvement in numerous large scale projects in the GCC has given us a wealth of experience. From Scaffolding to Elevators and Security Systems to Air-conditioning, Sanityware and Facilities Management, the Al-Futtaim name spells quality & reliability.Provide Project leadership during the design stage in a collaborative, partnership-based manner.

Requirements

* Provide Project leadership during the design stage in a collaborative, partnership-based manner.
* Manage the liaison and relationships of all key stakeholders (Client, Consultants, authorities, Construction Site Team, D&C Subcontractor Designers, community and neighbors)
* Ensure management of the MEP design process in accordance with company policy, procedures and the Design Management Plan.
* Develop the MEP Project design brief (concept) and maintain by regular review, update and sign-off with the Client. Establish key stakeholder expectations, and manage in a proactive and collaborate manner.
* Ensure that the Project is adequately resourced to meet all performance criteria.
* Advise on company Design Management resource requirements and organization and assist in their selection.
* Ensure that those allocated responsibilities are appropriately qualified to do so.
* Ensure that the cost and profit objectives are achieved (or bettered) with timely reporting and forecasting.
* Manage the MEP design including all inputs, coordination and deliverables to achieve the time, cost, and quality objectives.
* Arrange full construction (MEP Installation & planning) support during the design phase to maximize constructability.
* Achieve progressive sign-off by the Client at appropriate milestone stages.
* Achieve progressive approval from relevant authorities at appropriate stages including close liaison with the appropriate consultant.
* Set-up, monitor & manage the design program including integration with the Project construction and procurement main program.
* Set-up, monitor & manage the budgets and cost plan.
* Set up, manage and monitor the document control system and ensure use by all parties to ensure efficient transfer & record of all documents and correspondence.
* Document and monitor all project risks and instigate management strategies to control or eliminate.
* Monitor & control all changes to the Contract design brief.
* Set-up & monitor a MEP design quality plan, linking Designers quality plans with a regular review and audit function.
* Ensure a traceable record is maintained of all key design decisions including justification and approvals.
* Identify and promptly initiate corrective actions necessary to ensure that the Project objectives will be met.
* Support the Contract Manager (D&C) to ensure that the design intent and design performance criteria are maintained through the design development and construction process.
* Report monthly on project performance criteria including cost, time, quality and design. Report immediately any event which will significantly change previous forecasts and/or senior management expectations of the next forecasts.
* Set-up and manage monthly client and Consultant principals meetings, weekly design, services, coordination & team meetings and other such meetings and workshops as required to facilitate accurate interaction between team members. Ensure all meetings are minuted.
* Promptly report any significant Client concerns and legislative/ regulatory breaches to the Manager.
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering from any recognized universities. 
Experience:
10-15 years of experience managing large MEP projects
Technical Skills: -Possess working knowledge of all projects plans, specifications, Owner Contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, drawings, submittals and all other project related documents and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings -Estimating experience a plus
-Strong computer skills.
Able to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency
-Self-motivated with skills to motivate others -Strong verbal and written communication skill

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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