Assistant Manager - Projects | Asset Development | Real Estate

Job Requisition ID: 179715 

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:

The Project Coordinator is pivotal in supporting real estate development projects by working closely with the Sr. Project Manager to ensure the seamless execution of plans across design, construction, and handover stages. The role demands a strong focus on maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating project components, and ensuring timely deliverables. Success in this role hinges on the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, foster teamwork, and adapt to project specifications. A significant emphasize lies in the promotion of collaboration, accuracy in updates, and anticipation of necessary support to keep projects on track.

What You Will Do:

General

• Support the Sr. Project Manager in the coordination and execution of real estate development projects across design, construction, and handover stages.
• Assist in preparing and updating project schedules, progress reports, and key performance documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external consultants/contractors to ensure timely delivery of project components.
• Follow up on action items and project deliverables, escalating issues as necessary to the senior Project Manager.
• Promote collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage multiple project tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Build alignment and maintain communication among diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Adapt quickly to changing project needs and timelines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Proactive coordination skills to effectively manage project timelines and support needs.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills for stakeholder management.
• Strong ability to swiftly adapt to dynamic project requirements.
• High attention to detail, particularly in architectural finishing and quality control.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Minimum 7 years experience in real estate or construction project management, with at least 3 years at a reputable real estate developer.
• Proven expertise in contractual, schedule, and budget framework adherence.
• Strong communication, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Solution-oriented approach with high negotiation capabilities.
• Highly presentable with excellent English language skills.

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