Manager-Campus Physical Development Office

Job Description and Requirements
THE RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Managing Operations in AUH Campus:
• Provides leadership and management for the facilities operations of the Abu Dhabi campus and related sites.  These responsibilities include planning support, supervision, project management of contracts.
• Leads and manages the day-to-day operations of CPD AUH and the facilities management services provided by external services providers.
• Prepares and analyses data related to facilities such as space inventory, and provides appropriate suggestions and ideas to aid management decision-making.
• Manages daily administrative and operational business associated with the department; ensuring that standards for quality and quantity of work from FM company are met.
• Plans and implements long and short term plans and programs for CPD.
• Works with the Director for planning, budgeting, and operation of the CPD Department in AUH.
• Directs and guides CPD team to gather relevant data and market information to support negotiations with consultants and contractors.  Reviews and evaluates their cost effectiveness.
• Supervises staff and is responsible for effective team performance, reviewing performance and evaluations
• Leads change within CPD which is aligned with the new culture at ZU Project and Event Management:
• Plans and manages a comprehensive portfolio of projects/ programs with university constituents for communication and coordination including facilities management programs, cleaning security, access system/procedures and any other projects initiatives.
• Participates in the planning and budgeting process for new projects and scope management.
• Defines project work scope and estimates and tracks progression based on cost, quality and time factors. 
• Provides Project management and supervision within the Campus Physical Development Office for various University projects in a professional manner.
• Conducts risk management on various programs or initiatives, as required.
• Prepares project specifications and initial drawings where possible, and discusses the project with consultants, contractors and architects.
• Prepares reports on progress and recommends changes in campus development plans, project status and budget status.
• Prepares invitations to tender for various projects, renovations, etc.
• Meets users of facilities from various departments for exchanging ideas and understanding their needs and requirements before preparing final plans for any project.
• Liaises and provides support to the various campus departments for planning and delivery of university events and programs.  Creating and Maintaining Policies and Procedures:
• Prepare plans, proposals, policies and procedures for CPD operations in AUH campus in conjunction with the CPD director.
• Establishes procedures for communication and coordination with project constituencies.
• Utilizes relevant computer programs for presentation of planning procedures.  Building effective relationships internally and externally:
• Builds and nourishes relationships at appropriate levels with ZU community and service providers.
• Acts as the primary administrative liaison with users of AUH campus facilities, including academic units, administrative departments and student organizations.  Other Responsibilities:
• Manages the outcomes of a variety of committees including Facilities Management, Move & Communication.
• Represents CPD Director at weekly AUH leadership meetings.
Carries out any other project or assignment related to the position as required from time to time.  THE REQUIREMENTS:
Should possess a Master’s degree in Project Management or Engineering from an accredited institution. And a minimum of 10 years of experience in the areas of project management, facilities management or an equivalent combination of education, skill or experience Other Essential Requirements:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse range of individuals
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Conversant in using IT applications, in particular MS Project.
• Business experience in the UAE an asset.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinker.
• Proven experience leading a team.
• Commercial acumen and ability to gather and analyze market data.  Desired or preferred requirements:
• Experience working in an academic environment. 

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