Assistant Manager - Projects | Asset Management | Real Estate

Job Requisition ID: 179379 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 What you will do: - Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for all assigned works. Coordinate interdependencies between multiple concurrent projects and the center's daily operations. - Responsible for establishing SLAs and KPIs of the outsourced contractors and track performance levels of the contractor providing soft services against set KPIs and SLAs by routinely assessing performance against checklist, identifying defaults or shortcomings in service levels, and based on same prepare necessary report for management. - Directly manage relationships with tenant contractors and appointed vendors for fit-out, expansion, and renovation projects. Ensure all contractor activities comply with mall standards, regulations, and approved methodologies. - Ensure all projects have complete and approved documentation prior to commencement, including drawings, method statements, risk assessments, permits (NOCs), and insurance certificates. Maintain meticulous project files. - Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality of workmanship, and adherence to approved specifications. Proactively identify and resolve on-site issues. - Plan and execute all project works with a core focus on minimizing disruption to trading, customer experience, and center operations. Manage hoarding, signage, noise, and logistics effectively. - Be the on-site champion for HSE standards. Ensure all work is carried out in strict compliance with center and local authority safety regulations. Conduct safety briefings and audits. - Track project expenditures against budgets, review contractor payment applications, and report on financial status. Provide regular, clear progress updates to the Senior Operations Manager. - Manage the project snagging and defect rectification process. Ensure successful operational handover of completed projects, including the submission of asbuilt drawings and operation & maintenance manuals. Required Skills to be successful: 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a Shopping Centre/Mall/Real Estate especially with some background in Civil Defense Service would be highly advantageous. What equips you for the role: • University Graduate in Engineering, Bilingual (English and Arabic speaking skills desirable) • Architect or Civil Background is a Must. • Experience in facility management, maintenance planning, and safety protocols • Strong organizational, budgeting, and project management skills • MBA in Management or related field is preferred. MBA – PMP – FMP 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.