Project Manager

Job description / Role

Overview of the role:

Project manager works under the supervision of the head of operations. The assigned person carries out the project activities as outlined. The project manager is responsible for leading the project team to deliver the project from inception to completion successfully. Job profile includes planning, directing, and coordinating the project's operations. He is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the business and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods.

What you will do:

Project management
Develop and implement the project execution plan, ensuring the implementation of quality control standards and cost control on the project for on-time completion.
Deliver the projects on time, within the budget and quality set by the organization.
Liaising with all stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.
Coordinating with project managers and project directors in ensuring timely order of materials and planning/arranging of labor/sub-contractors.
Supervising, monitoring, and reporting project progress throughout the project cycle to ensure on-time completion. Lead projects progress meetings and coordinate with other departments.
Overseeing the installation and construction work from time to time and ensuring efficient standards of workmanship are maintained.
Ensuring that a proper record of the completed project documentation is available on completion of the project.
Elaboration and update of the project planning data (man-effort, actual costs versus budget, time schedules, personnel deployment planning etc.)

Cost management
Execute the projects within estimated material, labor, and staff costs.
Make monthly payment applications, obtain certification, and collection through QS and finance.
Obtain variation orders on scope changes instructed by the employer.

Engineering
Monitor and ensure pre-construction project activities (material submittals and drawings) are executed in line with the project plan.
Ensure adequate resources are assigned to the project in coordination with the project head.
Ensure engineering/design complies with local authorities and the specialist manufacturer's recommendation.

Quality standards
Responsible for the assignment of adequate QA/QC staff.
Monitor and control the quality performance of the projects.
Ensure no quality deviations occur in the projects.

Health, safety & environment
Ensuring that all company and subcontract personnel are complying with AFE HSE policy.
Actively support and participate in safety and environmental initiatives.

Required skills to be successful:

Behavioural competencies:

• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork.
• Job ethic.
• Meeting standard.
• Commitment to job.
• Attitude towards honesty.
• Client relationship management.
• Excellent time management.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals.
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and schedule work.

What equips you for the role:

Minimum qualifications and knowledge:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (IT/Communication/Electricals/Engineering/Similar).
PMP certification.
Proficiency in using MS Office.

Minimum experience:
7 to 10 years relevant work experience in ICT/ELV project implementation, including structured cabling, ICT, ELV, security, AV, etc.

Job-specific technical skills:

• Hands-on experience in installation/construction activities and worked in a construction environment.
• Hands-on experience in commissioning various ICT/ELV/AV systems.
• Technical training/certifications on leading ICT/ELV/AV system.
• Expert knowledge of ICT/ELV/AV industry standards, practices, techniques, procedures, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of QS & QC processes.
• Good knowledge of networks, installation, testing & commissioning and ICT/ELV/AV system integration.
• Experience in basic network implementation, installation, configuration and troubleshooting is necessary.
• Basic knowledge in AutoCAD.
• Responsive to changing demands.
• Experience in construction management.
• Good knowledge of project execution processes.
• Good knowledge of local code of practice and international standards for design implementation.

About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies

Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions.

The engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, energy management, technology infrastructure and digital transformation.

The technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services.

These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts.

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.