Head – Store Design & Projects

Position Title

Head – Store Design & Projects

LOCATION DETAILS

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Base Location (City)

Dubai

Country

UAE

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The job holder will be responsible for participating and leading all retail
project / site development phases from schematic design through construction
including conceptual and detailed planning, designing, material specification,
contractor evaluation and finalization, site supervision and control. The job
holder will also be responsible for renovation and maintenance of existing
stores with regards to any civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and
carpentry works

DO — Key Responsibilities

‎1.

Retail Format Design / Re-design

Conceptualize / Redesign retail formats for the Concept in line with the
customer, mall requirements and latest market trends
Develop complete design for the showroom that will include a comprehensive
floor plan, exterior elevations, interior elevations, A/c diffuse allocation,
lightning, graphic imaging (3D Presentation) and all material selections and
finishes
Develop designs for all other features / utilities of the Mall or store such
as building placement / orientation, parking lot layout / flow, service
vehicle access
Deliver detailed specifications and clear, concise, comprehensive, and
complete engineering / interior drawings as required
Ensure that all the designs and drawings are as per the company standards
Develop the zoning in the store as per the categories of products to be
displayed by bearing in mind the principles of space management and profiles
of the target consumers
Review and process all shop drawing/sample submissions and consult within the
Projects Team and External Consultants, as appropriate, to ensure the design
intent is being maintained
Conduct existing conditions surveys and prepare architectural base plans,
sections, elevations and details as appropriate to document relevant
conditions
Coordinate with the Retail Operations and VM team to get their inputs on the
design, which includes the floor plan, elevations etc.
Provide expertise in detail development and assisting in researching products
and systems that accomplish the design intent
Review and recommend to the retail team any changes that may be required to
renovate the existing stores

‎2.

Site Project Management

Assist in site selection and prepare the detailed survey report by performing
on-site design services, interpreting drawings, specs, codes, standards,
regulatory requirements, and carrying out field engineering work
Prepare detailed project plans for site development including project costing,
timelines and development schedules and coordinate for approvals
Nominate, evaluate and appoint consultants and contractors / suppliers /
vendors including negotiation of rates and contractual terms and obligations
Manage vendor relationships including conducting planning session with vendors
and service providers and define project and performance expectations
Identify and evaluate new products / solutions including material to be used
bearing in mind quality and cost effectiveness
Provide material specifications and oversee procurement of the material from
suppliers
Coordinate with external agencies like Architectural Consultants, Material
suppliers, Construction agencies etc so as to ensure that the project is
completed with in the scheduled time period in a efficient and effective way
Supervise all the activities on-site and coordinate with Concept to regularly
provide feedback on the progress of work/project
Guide and manage the manpower deployed onsite including Supervisors and
contractor labour

‎3.

Technical Supervision

Oversee and manage:
Any construction and interior design related work in the existing stores and
new stores
Any electricity related work in the existing stores and new stores
Any carpentry related work in the existing stores and new stores
Any plumbing related work in the existing stores and new stores
Review Civil / MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) drawings till completion
Coordinate with MEP, municipal authorities and PRO for approvals of Civil
signage’s and municipality permissions

‎4.

People Management

Manage the performance of the team – set annual performance goals, monitor
performance and provide constructive feedback to improve performance.
Identify their training and development needs and ensure their fulfilment
Develop and mentor subordinates to move to the next higher level of job
through career planning
Ensure compliance to Company policies and values

‎5.

Miscellaneous

Keep oneself abreast about new shop fittings / elements and suggest material
to be used
Build and share knowledge of the latest retail design trends and computer
aided technologies available

DISPLAY

QUALIFICATION

Basic Qualification / Education / Vocational Training

Graduate Degree in Architecture/ Planning & Design/ Applied Science / Civil
Engineering

Advanced

Qualification / Certification / Specialist Training

AutoCAD, 3D Max, Photoshop

Exposure to the latest building materials, building systems and interior
trends through formal or informal training (on-the-job experience)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Experience

‎10 – ‎12 years of Interior / Retail Store / Building designing and Project
Management experience

Specific / Relevant Experience

‎6 years in a managerial capacity of leading independent Retail Project / Site
Development projects

COMPETECIES

Skills and Capabilities

Knowledge of spaces, spatial layouts, relations, conceptual sketching, 3D
modelling

Knowledge of Architectural detailing, Construction Methodology and Civil work
estimation

Contract Administration

Multi-Tasking

Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

Relationship Management

Resourcefulness

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Planning and Organizing

Project Management

Qualifications

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Primary Location: AE-AE-United Arab Emirates
Work location/ موقع العمل: Landmark Group Tower - Dubai Landmark Group
Tower, Dubai Marina, , Dubai20011 ‎20011
Job: Projects
Organization: Babyshop Concept
Schedule label /الجدول الزمني: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting/نشر تسمية الوظيفة: Jan ‎25, ‎2023, ‎5:10:‎46 AM