Project Manager - AF Technologies

Job description / Role

Project Manager - AF Technologies - KSA

The project manager must be able to plan and manage ELV / ICT projects such as CCTV, Access Control, Audio Visual system, Structured Cabling, Data Network and Voice projects, from start to finish, to the approved project parameters e.g. client requirements, quality standards, budgeted cost and delivery schedules to meet committed client requirements. He must be techno-commercial and must fully understand and follow industrys best practices for project management & HSE.

About the Role:
The project manager must be able to plan and manage ELV / ICT projects such as CCTV, Access Control, Audio Visual system, Structured Cabling, Data Network and Voice projects, from start to finish, to the approved project parameters e.g. client requirements, quality standards, budgeted cost and delivery schedules to meet committed client requirements. He must be techno-commercial and must fully understand and follow industrys best practices for project management & HSE.

Key Accountabilities:
- Project Planning, technical / material approvals, project tracking & monitoring, detailed documentation, resource management, team motivation and team work, etc.
- Identify & access all the risks including cost & timing after award of the project.
- Conduct value engineering studies and exercises to ensure cost savings to AFT and provide value added benefits to the client.
- Verify & confirm BOQ, Prelims & other expenses in advance to avoid unwarranted / unaccounted costs.
- Prepare RFQ for issuing subcontracts and recommend the best fit sub-contractor for the job keeping the costs low.
- Reduce internal manpower costs by managing resources appropriately.
- Submit weekly reports on all projects to the management clearly showing escalations. where required along with project based cost savings.
- Delivery schedule to be provided to the commercial team at the beginning of each project.

Requirements

Education:
- A degree in Electronics/ Electrical / Telecom or a related discipline

Certifications:
- PMP certified.
- SCS (Copper & Fiber).
- CCTV, ACS, Intrusion Detection (ELV Systems).
- Data Networking.

Soft Skills:
- Languages: English (Fluent in both Spoken and Written); Arabic is a definite plus.
- Communication: Highly motivated and strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to prepare legal / contractual / commercial documents in English as required for the projects.
- An excellent customer service attitude and the ability to interact with customers in a professional manner are required.
- Must always keep themselves updated on the various changes in ICT / ELV industry including structured cabling systems (SCS), Data Networking System (DNS), WiFi, Telephony (Voice), physical security solutions (like CCTV, ACS, PIDS, Intrusion Detection, etc) and all realted integrations that are available with the company and partners or offered by the competitors.
- Must be a techno-commercial with hands-on technical experience as well has excellent commercial knowledge.
- Must be very knowledgable in HSE / PPE requirements for any type of construction site or industrial projects.
- Maintain a strong network of contacts in the ICT industry to ensure that the best fit can be identified to handle Projects.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, Time management, Project Management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the construction industry and their processes / procedures including HSE / PPE requirements.
- Good Leadership & teamwork skills with ability to learn new technologies.

Experience:
- Minimum 6 to10 years of relevant industry experience, of which at least 5 years are in Project Management role wherein he / she has independently handled complete projects.

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.