Assistant Development Manager

Dimension of the role : 

• Supporting Department Head in the overseeing of construction engineering, fit out, planning, for all SPAR current and new or expansion projects 
• Excellent time and project management skills 
• Engineering and layout design / AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance to CIDA and SLS standards 
• Survey facilities, develop and document procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis and recommend solutions for facility infrastructure 
• Managing safety and security problems involving facilities 
• Calling for tenders and quotations, negotiate contracts with General Contractors, trade contractors and trade specialists and present formal documentation for approval when required 
• Providing overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals and coordination of subcontractors 
• Managing and guiding all project teams (Developers, design engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, fit-out suppliers, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle 
• Overseeing multiple projects in various locations simultaneously 
• Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects 
• Managing payments, capex requests and other financial requirements to facilitate project work as well as repairs and maintenance  
• Managing, assist, track and coordinate repairs and maintenance with the trading stores 
• Ensuring Executive Designer, Maintenance Assistant and AC and refrigeration Assistant’s duties and responsibilities are met effectively. 
• Ensure a world class customer service and shopping experience at all times. 
• Establish and maintain the best working relationship and ethics between management and outlet staff. 
• Ensure to complete the project within the budgets. 
• Collaboration with peers to ensure overall company strategy and financial objectives are met. 
• Effectively analyze and manage department staff headcount, absenteeism, attrition, over time logs and shift rosters 

Minimum requirements:  

• G.C.E O/L and A/L 
• BSc or Degree equivalent in Civil Engineering  
• Excellent time and project management skills 
• Good IT knowledge (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PPT, Auto CAD and MS Projects) 
• Minimum 8+ years of experience as an Engineer, Senior Construction Manager, and other construction related disciplines 
• Project management experience from due diligence and design phase through implementation and operation 
• Experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts 
• Working knowledge in both oral and written to compliment the effectiveness of the job role.