Regional Construction Manager - IKEA

Job description / Role

Regional Construction Manager - IKEA - Dubai

Purpose:
- You will be assisting the GM Expansion with all activities attributed to the Feasibility, Planning, Design and Construction of New Stores and Existing Store refurbishment and planned maintenance.
- You will also be responsible for supporting the store opening/expansion programme by working with the existing Project team, Service Office Structure – new managers/employees to ensure that the ‘box’ is open on time and to budget.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Together with the GM Expansion be responsible for all matters relating to the construction of new Stores and re-build of existing Stores.
- To be responsible for the preparation and management of all budgets affecting the construction process
- Provide specialist advice on site investigations and budgets when new stores are identified by the Expansion Manager and assist on planning issues
- To devise a draft list of contractors tenders and present to the Expansion Manager
- To manage the Tender Adjudication to secure best price
- To formulate and present for approval tender reports

Make a project resource plan for:
- Planning of the construction
- Construction
- Recruitment of resources

To be able to recommend, appoint and manage a team of consultants including construction experts, architects, engineers and site managers. Work closely with all Project Leaders to develop concept design, cost control and buildability.

CONSTRUCTION
- Work closely with the Developer, Consultants and construction manager of the construction company responsible for building the IKEA Store o deliver the store as per the ‘IKEA Concept’
- Ensure all Construction Standards are as per local regulation or that of IKEA’s specified standard ‘which is higher/more stringent’ is followed
- Plan, prepare and obtain the local authority legal permissions for Construction related work in coordination with the Construction company/Developer
- To achieve goals within agreed cost/time/quality frames
- Source and Manage the local suppliers that perform the actual construction work for the IKEA Construction fitout works
- Support the project management group by co-ordinating the timing of the construction and fit out activities with the IKEA Project Leader
- To co-ordinate with external suppliers, Property Team, Stores, Consultants and Contractors.
- To ensure a safe working environment for fellow Co-workers, Customers and Visitors in line with OH&S Acts and IKEA’s Group Risk Manual and Construction Safety Manuals.
- To assume responsibility for other tasks and projects as they occur

PROJECT TEAM
- Draft consultant briefs to assist the Project & Expansion Manager on implementing framework agreements for long term benefit.
- Follow up the project time plan updating the Project Manager and Expansion Manager & the construction company
- Support the Project Manager to update the Project Checklist at the agreed Project update meetings
- To contribute to the development and implementation of an annual Action Plan to achieve the Regional Expansion and Commercial Goals.
- To maintain effective communication and ways of working with all Co-workers in all areas of Service Office and the Stores.
- To manage queries and issues relating to and resolving project issues with all internal and external customers.

STORE/REGIONAL SUPPORT
- Carry out, follow-up and evaluation of the pre-project activities, project activities and the stores
- Actively involved in Regional Expansion Plans whenever necessary including Commercial planning, build up and opening phases
- Support with improving current ways of working and business practices

Requirements

- Must have proven leadership abilities and lead by example
- Analytical and tactical ability.
- Dynamic, action-orientated leader, who meets deadlines and makes it happen.
- Self awareness and understand how your behavior affects others

Behavioral Competencies:
- Interpersonal Skills, Business Acumen, Ability to work under pressure, Problem Solving, Confident, Leadership Skills and Strategic Thinking.

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.