Project Manager | Real Estate | Automotive Development

Job description / Role

About Al-Futtaim Group

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

The Project Manager will be responsible for executing and delivering automotive development projects from inception to completion. This includes overseeing all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure that deliverables are completed on time, meet the required quality standards, and stay within the allocated budget. The role requires effective coordination of cross-functional teams, proactive risk management, adherence to project timelines, and alignment with strategic business objectives.

What you will do

Project Delivery - Design

Implement the Corporate Identity (CI) guidelines for various automotive brands.

Communicate with brand principals and internal stakeholders to finalize design and implementation.

Manage multiple projects concurrently.

Project Delivery - Quality

Ensure final project quality meets standards defined in the project brief to secure Completion Certificate.

Oversee projects valued up to AED 100 million in construction.

Project Delivery - Progress

Monitor and drive project progress to meet defined timelines, keeping all team members informed.

Oversee projects valued up to AED 100 million in construction.

Project Delivery - Cost

Manage project budgets to ensure alignment with financial viability.

Oversee projects valued up to AED 100 million in construction.

Project Value Engineering

Provide timely and accurate value-added/buildability options to the project team.

Project Reporting & Documentation

Maintain comprehensive records of project activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation is compiled and available upon project completion.

Tender Documentation

Coordinate the preparation of all tender and contract documentation with the project team.

Required skills to be successful

Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in design and build, with a background in contracting, development, or consultancy, specifically on mid to large-scale projects.

Proven track record in delivering automotive, commercial, retail, or industrial developments.

Comprehensive expertise in project planning, commercial management, and on-site supervision.

What equips you for the role

Civil Engineering and Building University Degree.

Strong personality with excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

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.