Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-05 Ref. JB1350980

General Manager - Property Management
Al Futtaim Group

About Us :
Dubai Festival City is a 5.2 million square metre development by Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), a key division of Al-Futtaim group, a privately owned Dubai based conglomerate and one of the region's most progressive businesses with more than 80 years experience. Designed to capture the ground breaking 21st Century spirit of Dubai, Dubai Festival City is the first fully integrated mega project to be progressively delivered in the UAE. Encompassing the finest shopping, dining, entertainment, homes, schools, offices and leisure, Dubai Festival City is formed into three distinct districts and connected by a 30 kilometre internal road network and creek side promenade. Upon completion, Dubai Festival City will be home to 50, 000 residents living in 20, 000 villas and apartments and a place to work for 50, 000 office staff.About the job :
We are looking to identify a seasoned General Manager of Property Management to head up the property management function, and to work closely with the residential and commercial leasing divisions as well as the facilities management team. The role focuses on the company's residential and commercial properties that vary in range from prestigious high rise office buildings, upscale residential apartments, automotive showrooms etc. This position carries the responsibility of maximising revenue and closely managing the operating costs to achieve optimum returns. Input to determine ideal leasing strategies also contributes to the requirements of this role. High customer service to the tenants ensuring their well being and satisfaction is paramount. Budget establishment, forecasting and proactive management of the same are essential.

Skills

About you

:This position will require applicants to be well rounded, and highly experienced in property management of residential and commercial projects, with solid knowledge in managing, optimising and delivering tangible results. Applicants will also need to demonstrate strong leadership skills to be able to retain the right team and achieve the portfolio's and company's objectives. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will unfortunately be declined this opportunity.

Company Profile

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.

Employing in excess of 20, 000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.