Development Director

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:To oversee and lead the day-to-day operations of the project management team as well as direct the development of AWJ Real Estate?s project management process to ensure that the work across all projects is executed as per AWJRE?s standard, policies and procedures as well as managing the cost control and planning department.Strategic Contribution? Contribute to the development of AWJ Real Estate?s project management strategy and ensure the effectiveimplementation of the development department and corporate strategy.? Ensure that the strategy is translated into operational business plans for the project management departmentand monitor the performance and execution of those plans in order to achieve functional objectives anddeliver the company?s strategy.Operational? Review the detailed project design and obtain relevant details from the senior cost and planning managerto clarify technical aspects and material used in the project and provide inputs to contribute towards costplanning.? Review and approve on project plans, overall project resourcing, involving cross-functional resources fromdepartments across AWJ RE and contingency plans to ensure effective project resourcing to meet all theproject objectives and goals in all likely circumstances.? Monitor projects progress continuously through site visits and feedback to ensure that implementation isprogressing as per the project plan and the development and engineering aspects comply with tenderdocuments.? Review the progress of projects with the help of the Senior Cost & Planning Manager by monitoring andcontrolling projects against budgeted costs, quality, timelines, the standard of contractors andconsultants, in order to ensure that the project specifications are aligned with AWJ Real Estate metrics.? Identify and manage different aspects of risk presented on a project coming from contractors orconsultant, raw materials quality and standards, procurement cost to create preventative risk methods.? Provide technical assistance and support to the project management team as necessary.People Management? Build and lead motivated, engaged and competent manpower within the project managementdepartment, by setting priorities and objectives, managing performance, and providing ongoing feedbackand coaching to meet the organizational unit?s challenges and goals.? Serve as a role model to ensure employees? awareness and commitment to AWJ Real Estate vision,mission, values, fundamentals and corporate strategy to establish a highly engaged and motivatedmanpower, and continuously improve performance.? Provide leadership and directions to attract, motivate, engage, develop, reward and retain talent toachieve the highest possible talent productivity to meet the company?s business objectives.?Budget? Direct the preparation of the project management budget and monitor financial performance versus thebudget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performanceare identified, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports? Lead the development of the projects to function policies, systems, processes and procedures to ensurethe consistent application and ease of operations for stakeholders.? Lead the preparation of AWJ RE?s project status reports in timely and accurate statements and reports inline with policies and standards, to meet operational / business requirements.Safety, Quality & Environment? Ensure compliance to relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures andcontrols across the function in order to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance and aresponsible environmental attitude.Continuous Improvement? Lead the continuous improvement of project management practices considering ?international bestpractice?, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demandproactive action plans.JOB CONTEXT:The Director, Projects will mainly be working from AWJ Real Estate office, occasional site visits and business trips may be required.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:Minimum Qualifications:? Bachelor?s degree in Engineering? MBA or master?s degree in Project Management (preferred)? PMP certificate or equivalent

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