Projects and Maintenance Manager - Security Systems & Low Voltage

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-12037

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Projects and Maintenance Manager - Security Systems & Low Voltage - Al Futtaim Technologies - Dubai

As a Project & Maintenance Manager within the Security Systems & Low Voltage division, you will have to monitor and manage staff together with the operational delivery of SSLV projects and maintenance services including but not exclusively CCTV, Access Control, Structured Cabling services and projects across the region from start to finish. You will be responsible for 4 key elements: Financial Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership and Risk Management. Robust management of quality standards, budgeted cost and delivery schedules to meet committed client requirements are equally important.

You will be responsible for project and service delivery planning, technical / material approvals, project tracking & monitoring, detailed documentation, resource management, team motivation and team work, engagement with the local authorities and Government bodies DPS, MOI etc. Identify & access all the risks including cost & timing after award of the projects and services. Conduct value engineering studies and exercises to ensure cost savings to SSLV and provide value added benefits to the client. Oversee the verification and confirmation of BOQ, prelims & other expenses in advance to avoid unwarranted / unaccounted costs.

In conjunction with the Divisional Manager actively manage the OPEX for delivery so as to optimize performance and net margin. Reduce internal manpower costs by managing resources appropriately. Submit weekly reports on all operations and 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.Maintain a strong network of contacts in the ICT industry to ensure that the ‘best fit’ can be identified to handle Projects.

Requirements

To be considered for this exciting role, you need to have a Bachelors Degree specialized in Electronics / Telecom / IT. Certifiation in Project Management, CCTV, ACS, Intrusion Detection (ELV Systems) is an asset. You should have a minimum 10+ years of experience of which at least 3 years in a management role wherein you have independently managed complete projects.

Along with previous experience you must have excellent practical knowledge of all CCTV, ACS, Intrusion Detection solutions, HSE/PPE requirements for any type of construction site or industrial projects, excellent knowledge of the construction industry and their processes/procedures including HSE/PPE requirements. You need to have excellent techno-commercial skills with hands-on technical experience as well have excellent commercial knowledge and must fully understand and follow our industry’s best practices for management & HSE.

To be a successful Project & Maintenance Manager you must be updated on the various changes in 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. Have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, time management & project management skills. Also have good Leadership & teamwork skills with ability to learn new technologies.

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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