Project Manager Full Time

The job holder will be responsible for end to end project management from Design to Execution for all Retail store for Home Box concept, which includes conceptual and detailed planning, designing, material specification, contractor evaluation and finalization, site supervision and control. The job holder will also be responsible for renovation of existing stores.

Key Responsibilities
Retail format Design / Re-design – As per Concept guidelines
Conceptualize Design & 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
Assist in developing 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.
Flooring, Ceiling, Electrical and Lighting Design Drawings
Understand and develop detail drawings for the following, with focus on cost, quality and durability:
Shop fittings layout
Partition plans
Electrical and lighting layouts
Coordinated MEP drawings and
All relevant local shop fitting detail
Assist in maintaining all drawings and specifications
Prepare and modify drawings of fit-outs so as to help prepare the quotation and to help the fitters on site during installation
Review and verify drawings to ensure dimensional accuracy
Survey sites and prepare follow up plans for any kind of installation as necessary
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
Supervise all the activities on-site and coordinate with Concept to regularly provide feedback on the progress of project work
Guide and manage the manpower deployed onsite including Supervisors and contractor labour
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
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
Education
6 to 8 years of Interior / Retail Store / Building Designing and Project Management experience
Should have Home & Furniture experience for min 2-3 years
Should have handled large format retail/Hyper mart.
Technical S/w expertise: Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Max (optional).
Exposure to the latest building materials, building systems and interior trends through formal or informal training (on job experience)
Willingness to travel across the GCC & Africa region, when required
The job holder will be responsible for end to end project management from Design to Execution for all Retail store for Home Box concept, which includes conceptual and detailed planning, designing, material specification, contractor evaluation and finalization, site supervision and control. The job holder will also be responsible for renovation of existing stores.

Key Responsibilities
Retail format Design / Re-design – As per Concept guidelines
Conceptualize Design & 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
Assist in developing 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.
Flooring, Ceiling, Electrical and Lighting Design Drawings
Understand and develop detail drawings for the following, with focus on cost, quality and durability:
Shop fittings layout
Partition plans
Electrical and lighting layouts
Coordinated MEP drawings and
All relevant local shop fitting detail
Assist in maintaining all drawings and specifications
Prepare and modify drawings of fit-outs so as to help prepare the quotation and to help the fitters on site during installation
Review and verify drawings to ensure dimensional accuracy
Survey sites and prepare follow up plans for any kind of installation as necessary
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
Supervise all the activities on-site and coordinate with Concept to regularly provide feedback on the progress of project work
Guide and manage the manpower deployed onsite including Supervisors and contractor labour
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
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
Education
6 to 8 years of Interior / Retail Store / Building Designing and Project Management experience
Should have Home & Furniture experience for min 2-3 years
Should have handled large format retail/Hyper mart.
Technical S/w expertise: Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Max (optional).
Exposure to the latest building materials, building systems and interior trends through formal or informal training (on job experience)
Willingness to travel across the GCC & Africa region, when required