Assistant Manager

Job description / Role

Company overview

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

Provision of cost management, estimating, measurement and variation evaluation, selection and appointment of consultants and contractors, processing payments and administration of agreements and contracts within approved financial limits.

What you will do

• Analyze design, prepare cost estimates, and different stages of design, e.g., pre-concept, concept, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of the bill of quantities.
• Support, as directed, the line manager in the provision of quantity surveying/commercial management services for a portfolio of works or a single large project.
• Advise AFRE team and clients on the procurement of projects and consultancy services to meet the time, quality, and cost requirements of the development plan.
• Provide commercial advice to AFRE team and clients to ensure in all respects that risk is minimized, best value is achieved, and to maximize the return on investment on projects developed.
• Assist in the preparation of project development feasibility studies and presentations prepared by the AFGRE team, including collation and interpretation of cost data and benchmarking.
• Report on project costs, budgets, and risks/opportunities.
• Provide pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services for the portfolio or projects, including, without limitation, cost estimating, monthly accounts, review of cost and budget forecasts, value engineering, quantum analysis of claims and variation submissions, and final account settlement.
• Monitor and ensure project insurance policies are maintained in relation to project construction works (professional indemnity, contractors all risk, third party, and other contract insurance requirements).
• Assist in performing the prequalification of contractors and consultants.
• Assist in preparing requests for proposal and performing negotiations for agreements with contractors and consultants.
• Prepare tender evaluation reports and advise on the selection of tenderers.
• Support, as directed in the post, contract administration services for consultancy and contractor agreements.
• Prepare payment certificates for consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Required skills to be successful

• Minimum 7 years’ significant experience in infrastructure, retail, residential, high rise, and hotel construction experience is essential.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
• The majority of the experience must be working for a PQS firm, client, or contractor.
• The majority of the experience must be in quantity surveying, client, or contractor.
• Must have knowledge of FIDIC or other forms of construction contracts.
• Involvement in all commercial aspects for large-scale projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication skills – fluency in English is a must.
• Egypt experience is a must.
• Proficient in MS Office suites, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of proprietary measurement software is an advantage but not a necessity.
• Knowledge and use of BIM (e.g., Revit) is an advantage.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate

The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.

Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us. AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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.