National_ Interior Design Manager

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
Overview of the role

Manage the design process through different project stages to ensure
compliance of project designs with time, cost, and quality requirements; and
proper achievement of the project vision.

What you will do

• Manage the design process and qualify, appoint and direct the Project Manager (where applicable), Project Engineer, and different consultants through the Pre-Concept, Concept, Scheme, and Detailed Design stages including the full design of every part and component of the project by the collaboration of all concerned parties.


• Interface with different stakeholders and consultants to obtain their requirements and ensure the timely communication of project information, materials, and relevant data to different parties.


• Advise on the general approach to the layout, design, and construction; and provide necessary documents to obtain required statutory approvals.


• Prepare/oversee the preparation of design briefs, studies of user requirements, technical aspects, site conditions, planning, design, and building in use, etc as necessary; and give appraisals and recommendations.


• Obtain stakeholder approvals on different design stages and confirm cost and program compliance with investment cases and present designs.


• Oversee the preparation of, review, and approve Tender Documents including drawings specifications, BoQs, and any relevant product information in sufficient detail; hold a pre-tender briefing for potential contractors to ensure they have a good project understanding, and obtain As-Built drawings following the practical completion of the project.


• Interface with the Operations team to obtain Operations Design input and develop an Operational / Maintenance Strategy.


• Interface with the Commercial Management team to procure different services; manage RFPs under DM instructions; prepare tender documentation; manage cost engineering; negotiate contracts; approve and apply payments; and provide services and reports including change management; contract administration advice, and settle final consultants accounts to ensure transparency and adherence to AFGRE policies and procedures through different project stages.


• Provide the Marketing team with project information and graphic materials to develop and implement the Marketing Strategy.


• Interface with the sales and leasing team to obtain Market Study and feedback and reflect the outputs of the project designs.


• Follow up and provide the Tenant Coordination team with the necessary information to develop Project Handbook, Design Manuals, and Fitout Guides.


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  Report on development and monitor the unit performance against the vision and KPIs for the project.
  Required Skills to be Successful

  
  


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  Teamwork

  
  


• Communication


• Strategic Planning

About the Team

• The Design team is a group of ‎5 highly motivated, collaborative, and fun, professionals across Egypt, looking to add an Interior Design Professional to the department.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture Engineering or any related field.


• ‎10-‎12 years of experience in interior design in real estate and hospitality.


• Proficient use of MS Office Applications, AutoCAD, and digital imaging software.


• Excellent command of written/spoken English and Arabic languages.

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 for our customers
throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for the master planning of all projects in its portfolio,
including two large-scale mixed-use destinations: Dubai Festival City and
Cairo Festival City.

About Al-Futtaim Malls
Al-Futtaim Malls provides development and asset management expertise,
specializing in building retail-led super-regional malls in prime locations
across MENA and beyond. With a proven track record of creating both
sustainable revenue growth and value enhancement for tenants, Al-Futtaim Malls
delivers exceptional experiences and exciting shopping environments for
customers.
Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Al-Futtaim Malls' leadership team brings more
than ‎30 years of experience and a deep understanding and knowledge of the
retail sector, both from a shopper's point of view and as curators of space or
landlords to other brands. The company has a directly managed portfolio
including over ‎9 million sqft of retail space across four malls in the MENA
region and two under development. Malls under the Al-Futtaim Malls portfolio
include Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in the UAE, Cairo Festival
City Mall in Egypt, Doha Festival City in Qatar, and Zenata Mall, in Morocco.
Leveraging on the expertise of its parent company, Al-Futtaim Malls
established PLEX Management Services offering a full array of services
including asset management and development, leasing, and brand experience
expertise to shopping mall landlords and retail organizations globally.
Implementing global best practices and deploying Al-Futtaim Mall's deep
understanding of mall management and retail dynamics, PLEX promises to deliver
continuous growth and long-term value for its partners.
For more information on Al-Futtaim Malls, please visit https://www.al-
futtaimmalls.com/