Senior Manager Projects & Development

Job description / Role

Objectives: Direct and management Construction of Projects and Real Estate Development; monitoring the activities of all related parties associated with the design and delivery of Emaar projects in order to ensure completion within agreed time programme, cost and specification.

Main responsibilities:
- Implement successfully Emaar’s property development plan and strategy and optimize development revenue to ensure best shareholder returns are achieved.
- Plan, organize, resource, lead and monitor the assigned projects to ensure that the development plans are delivered within agreed time, cost and specification.
- Study concept outlines, contribute in managing interfaces with consultants, contractors, suppliers and engineers and in identifying operating risks of each development so that Emaar achieves its profit objectives, incurs no financial losses and meets its development compliance objectives.
- Ensure master plans are complete in all respects (to minimize future alterations) before the Land and Infrastructure work begins on the property.
- Monitor the progress of both current and planned development projects in coordination with the main Consultants and provide instructions to update on a regular basis to reflect current project status against agreed plans and initiate corrective action when necessary to ensure maximum efficiency, cost effectiveness and competitiveness.
- Liaise closely with other departments to enable other phases of the project such as the Land and Infrastructure, Marketing, Pricing and Construction to progress smoothly in accordance with approved concepts.
- Keep abreast of business and technical developments in the building / construction industry and its markets as a basis for planning and managing change, stimulating customers and ensuring the Company’s success and business viability against competition.
- Monitor market conditions and changes in the construction and real estate development environment to make judgments about any changes or adaptations required to project plans.
- Liaises with the concerned Municipal and Service Authorities, Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad and utility providers on all matters related to infrastructure provision.
- Prepares design and construction budgets for each project and monitors same to ensure cost effectiveness and maximum return on investment.
- Prepares monthly cost reports and cost control activities.
- Recommends tender list for the procurement of Consultants and Contractors.
- Prepares tender reports for engaging Contractors and Consultants.
- Approve payment applications from Contractors and Consultants and process the same for further action.
- Review and report on all variations and claims related to Consultancy and Contracting services provided by third parties.
- Prepares monthly programme report & participates in meetings as required
- Closely monitor the daily activities on site and visit the site as required.
- Monitor the performance of the staff under his direct control.
- Assesses and reports on the performance of Consultants and Contractors at the completion of each project.
- Performs all other relevant tasks assigned by the CEO

Reporting to: CEO
Subordinates: Managers, Assistant Managers, Engineers, Architects
Duration: Regular
Desired start date: as soon as possible
Probation: 3 to 6 months
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 6pm
Travel requirements: Occasional
Gross monthly base salary: Gross Salary in Pak Rupees, Taxable
Commission / Bonus: Performance based
Other Benefits: Health Insurance (self, family, parents), Mobile, Pick and Drop, Subsidized Meals, Leave Encashment, Retirement Benefits, Leave Travel & Furnishing Allowance, Children's Education Allowance as per company policy.
Number required: 1

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering from a recognized University / College
- Other certifications obtained: Licensed Engineer or Architect
- Minimum 16-20 years Post Graduate strong Project Management experience gained preferably in a Property Development or Consultancy / Construction environment.
- Experience of Master Planned communities, Residential and Mixed-use Complexes is highly desired.
- Minimum of 5 years of Senior Executive Level Regional or Global Project Management experience gained preferably in Property Development or Consultancy / Construction environment.

Specialist knowledge:
- FIDIC, Master Planning, Construction and Real Estate Project Management

Soft Skills and Personality traits:
- An ability to motivate and manage several development teams to achieve the Company’s vision / mission within a challenging budget and time framework.

Competencies required are excellent managerial and organizational skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, diplomacy, a thorough knowledge of materials and construction, and a good knowledge of the local industry.

Gender Preference: Male
Nationality Preference: Permissible to work in Pakistan
Language Fluency: English Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening
Current Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Age Range: 38-50

About the Company

Established in 1997, Emaar Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. A pioneering developer of integrated master-planned communities, Emaar Group has transformed the real estate sector in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Emaar Group is extending its expertise in developing master-planned communities internationally, and today, has a significant presence in several key global markets. Simultaneously, the company has developed competencies in hospitality & leisure, and shopping malls & retail.

Emaars world-class project development competencies are underlined by its iconic assets in Dubai and other international markets.