Job Purpose

Manage the delivery of local and international projects in time, budget and quality

Manage and ensure efficient project delivery and execution as per Development Management guidelines and Aldar standards, including the coordination of external stakeholders and providers attending in the project

Roles And Responsibilities

Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop project timelines
Collect input from Scheduling and quality and recommend realistic project plan and timeline
Recommend design standards that ensure cost effectiveness and innovation in conjunction with Development Management
Obtain approval from the related development and design head
Coordinate with Development Management on defining the detailed project schedule and cost
Work closely with Procurement to develop initial project cost estimates
Challenge assumptions, raise flags and provide expertise to ensure realistic estimates
Partner with development and design department to assess impact of any changes in design or plans on construction
Support in developing mitigation and corrective actions once construction is underway
Inform procurement on any changes in contractor's scope of work, support procurement in negotiation of updated contract with contractors
Monitor progress of project works, and develop a risk mitigation plan in case any issues arise
Provide input on contractor and sub-contractor selection and scope-of work drafting based on inputs from Tendering
Assess vendor performance, and draft a performance scorecard for all 3rd party service providers
Manage consultant resources to ensure appropriate and optimal deployment
Ensure contractors deliver services within scope of work (cost, quality, time)
Provide contractors with detailed project schedules so that they are aware of critical milestones
Maintain and update all project related documents, especially ones that are filled on-site
Support in final handover to Asset Management department with all documents
Responsible for safety and environmental compliance at project sites
Provide input to Infrastructure and Government Relations department to obtain licenses and permits for construction, and anticipate any delays that might be caused
Assist Audit and Accounting departments in audits and project accounting activities
Provide input for setting up cross-functions SLAs, ensure compliance of the function with SLAs
Contribute to the generation of lessons learned on all projects to prevent reoccurrence of the same risks on future projects
Manage project portfolio within approved budget, schedule and quality in accordance with development guidelines and consistent with ALDAR/Government goals.
Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders on all issues related to additional requests and modifications from the start of construction to the hand-over of developments to end users
Manage all project activities related to infrastructure and ensure compliance with ALDAR requirements and authorities standards
Monitor all project schedules and cash flows for adherence to original schedule and budget and ensure progress is accurately reported to management
Identify deviations from plan and initiate mitigation actions to compensate for deviations in close alignment with Development Management
Establish and improve network with Government entities for smooth processing of licenses and permits
Manage project progress revenue (VOWD) in accordance with targets to achieve overall KPIs

Qualification And Experience

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 14+ years of experience in project management oversight in a real estate company with annual revenue of at least AED 2 billion.

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION

Min of 6+ years in a related managerial position

Field Of Experience

Proven experience of managing construction for developments with CAPEX 4-6 billion AED.
Strong knowledge and exposure to the GCC real estate market
Proven expertise in contractor management having managed construction contracts worth at least AED 200 million

Technical And Interpersonal Skills

HSE champion with a proven track record < 2% safety incidents

Excellent project management skills having managed construction projects of at least AED 100 million in value

Ability to manage large teams of at least 50 people

Ability to manage more than one project at a time; plan and execute tasks as per project schedule and budget

Strong conflict resolution and management skills for resolving conflicts on the field

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Associate Director - Project Management

Associate Director - Project Management