Senior Project Manager | Al Futtaim Construction | Al Futtaim Contracting – Al Futtaim Group

Overview Of The Role:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing the successful delivery of a single large-scale construction project, ensuring it aligns with the Project Director’s objectives and organizational strategic goals. The role demands adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards within a complex and high-stakes environment. It involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, navigating regulatory requirements, and fostering effective stakeholder communication to achieve a high standard of project delivery. The Senior Project Manager must employ proactive risk management and commit to continuous improvement, collaborating closely with the Project Director to ensure alignment with broader organizational objectives.

What You Will Do:

Project Execution and Management

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a high-value construction project, ensuring it aligns with the Project Director’s objectives and meets client expectations.
• Ensure the project progresses according to the approved schedule and remains within budget, meeting all programme timelines and financial constraints.
• Oversee all aspects of the project scope, including high-rise, residential, or commercial components, ensuring alignment with specifications and quality expectations.
• Develop and execute a delivery strategy tailored to the project’s unique needs, ensuring alignment with AFEC’s Business Plan and Long-Range Financial Plan.
• Set up clear processes and controls for managing project timelines and resources, optimizing delivery timeline while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-efficiency.
• Establish comprehensive risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could affect project timelines, quality, or profitability.

Financial Management

• Oversee the financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, cost forecasting, and implementing financial controls, to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
• Achieve project profitability targets by managing costs carefully and negotiating favourable subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure diligent contract administration for the project, protecting the company’s financial interests and proactively managing risks associated with cost overruns and delays.

Leadership and Team Coordination

• Directly oversee a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the project, ensuring team alignment and cohesion in achieving project goals.
• Recruit, motivate, and retain qualified team members, fostering high performance and accountability within the project team.
• Cultivate a collaborative culture, encouraging open communication and proactive problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards, fostering a professional and compliant project environment.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for the client’s project team, maintaining consistent and clear communication.
• Manage client expectations proactively, aligning project delivery with client requirements.
• Act as the liaison between clients, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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