Assistant Manager - Projects

Job description / Role

Retail Format Design / Re-design

- Conceptualize / Redesign retail formats for the Concept in line with the customer, mall requirements and latest market trends

- Develop complete design for the showroom that will include a comprehensive floor plan, exterior elevations, interior elevations, A/c diffuse allocation, lightning, graphic imaging (3D Presentation) and all material selections and finishes

- Develop designs for all other features / utilities of the Mall or store such as building placement / orientation, parking lot layout / flow, service vehicle access

- Deliver detailed specifications and clear, concise, comprehensive, and complete engineering / interior drawings as required

- Ensure that all the designs and drawings are as per the company standards

- Assist in developing the zoning in the store as per the categories of products to be displayed by bearing in mind the principles of space management and profiles of the target consumers

- Conduct existing conditions surveys and prepare architectural base plans, sections, elevations and details as appropriate to document relevant conditions

- Assist in detail development and assisting in researching products and systems that accomplish the design intent

Site Project Management

- Assist in site selection and prepare the detailed survey report by performing on-site design services, interpreting drawings, specs, codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and carrying out field engineering work

- Assist in preparing detailed project plans for site development including project costing, timelines and development schedules and coordinate for approvals

- Assist in nomination, evaluation and appointment of consultants and contractors / suppliers / vendors including negotiation of rates and contractual terms and obligations

- Manage vendor relationships including conducting planning session with vendors and service providers and define project and performance expectations

- Assist in identifying and evaluating new products / solutions including material to be used bearing in mind quality and cost effectiveness

- Provide material specifications and oversee procurement of the material from suppliers

- Coordinate with external agencies like Architectural Consultants, Material suppliers, Construction agencies etc so as to ensure that the project is completed with in the scheduled time period in a efficient and effective way

- Supervise all the activities on-site and coordinate with Concept to regularly provide feedback on the progress of work/project

- Assist in guiding and managing the manpower deployed onsite including Supervisors and contractor labour

Technical Assistance

- Assist in:

o Any construction and interior design related work in the existing stores and new stores

o Any electricity related work in the existing stores and new stores

o Any carpentry related work in the existing stores and new stores

o Any plumbing related work in the existing stores and new stores

- Assist in reviewing Civil / MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) drawings till completion

People Management

- Develop and mentor subordinates to move to the next higher level of job through career planning

- Ensure compliance to Company policies and values

About the Company

Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, the Landmark Group has successfully grown into one of the largest and most successful retail organizations in the Middle East. An international, diversified retail conglomerate that encourages entrepreneurship to consistently deliver exceptional value, the Group operates over 900 stores encompassing a retail presence of over 13 million sq. ft. across Middle East, India, Egypt, Turkey, Yemen and Pakistan (franchise operation). The Group employs around 31,000 employees.