BUSINESS INTRODUCTION:Majid Al Futtaim Properties invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 45,000 team members in 17 international markets representing over 100 nationalities - all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.JOB TITLE:Senior Commercial Manager | MAF Properties | Ghaf WoodsROLE SUMMARY:The Senior Commercial Manager will be expected to lead and be responsible for the commercial aspects of their respective project / portfolio of projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director and the Project Director of the respective project, and in liaison with relevant Internal Personnel and Departments.The role requires the candidate to be qualified in Commercial Management of construction projects and have a keen interest in developing their commercial management and project management skills. The ideal candidate is to have strong commercial awareness and have a background as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (RICS Accredited is preferred) with relevant experience in procurement awareness, managing project cost control, cash flow, cost reporting of all development costs including construction, professional fees, inflation, and contingency levels.The ideal candidate would have Development / Client side experience or have been a client facing representative for a Cost Consultant, with extensive experience of managing large scale residential projects in the UAE.ROLE PROFILE:
Responsible for supporting Delivery Team on all Commercial aspects of project.
Responsible for the development of project(s) through the direction of control documents and instruction from the senior management team.
Assists with the preparation of Development feasibility studies to develop briefing requirements for Consultants.
Assists with the development of the strategies and initiatives to enhance the successful delivery of projects or specified components, both in terms of design and construction.
Assisting in establishing best practice procedures on cost management within the Project Management Department. Including delivery of initiatives on Benchmarking, Risk management. Assist with the auditing of projects ensuring the processes and procedures adopted by projects.
Responsible for Cost Management of the respective project(s) with respect to Cost Planning, cost reporting, change management and Contract Close out in liaison with the Delivery Team.
Form and support the Project Director to engender a cohesive project team. Both internally and external to MAF properties liaising with other departments particularly Finance and Development Management.
Procurement
Assist with the procurement of all services as per the approved processes and procedures manual
Manage the procurement of Consultant and Contract services
Manage the compilation of the commercial assessment of all tender submissions (either internally or using a Third Party)
Manage the compilation of the Contract Document, and execution with the respective Contractual parties.
Cost Planning, Estimating and Reporting
Assist with the management of Third Party cost consultants for the provision of cost plans, estimates and reports.
Issue a monthly commercial report on project(s) following project finance meetings incorporating an up to date cashflow and analysis of costs to date and projected final account figures
Contract Administration and Close Out (internally or using a Third Party)
Assist with the contract administration, of construction and contracts and consultant appointments including the payment process thereof.
Final account close out
Claim management - logging, review, respond, close out.
REQUIREMENTS:
BSc Hons Quantity Surveying/Engineering or equivalent qualification MRICS
10-15 years of experience
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Majid Al Futtaim, were on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. Were proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.