Head - Store Design & Projects - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Babyshop Concept

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description
Position Title

Head - Store Design & Projects


LOCATION DETAILS
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Base Location (City)

Dubai

Country


UAE

POSITION OBJECTIVE


The job holder will be responsible for participating and leading all retail project / site development phases from schematic design through construction including conceptual and detailed planning, designing, material specification, contractor evaluation and finalization, site supervision and control.

The job holder will also be responsible for renovation and maintenance of existing stores with regards to any civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and carpentry works

DO — Key Responsibilities

1.

Retail Format Design / Re-design

Conceptualize / 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
Develop 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

2.

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
Provide material specifications and oversee procurement of the material from suppliers
Coordinate with external agencies like Architectural Consultants, Material suppliers, Construction agencies etc so as to ensure that the project is completed with in the scheduled time period in a efficient and effective way
Supervise all the activities on-site and coordinate with Concept to regularly provide feedback on the progress of work/project
Guide and manage the manpower deployed onsite including Supervisors and contractor labour

3.

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

4.

People Management


Manage the performance of the team - set annual performance goals, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback to improve performance.

Identify their training and development needs and ensure their fulfilment
Develop and mentor subordinates to move to the next higher level of job through career planning
Ensure compliance to Company policies and values

5.

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


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QUALIFICATION
Basic Qualification / Education / Vocational Training

Graduate Degree in Architecture/ Planning & Design/ Applied Science

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