Landscape Design Manager | AFGRE | Cairo

JOB PURPOSE:

Manage the Landscape/Urban design process through different project stages to ensure compliance of project designs with time, cost and quality requirements; and proper achievement of the project vision.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage the landscape design process and qualify, appoint and direct Project Manager (where applicable), Project Engineer and different consultants through the Pre-Concept, Concept, Scheme and Detailed Design stages including full design of every part and component of the project by collaboration of all concerned parties;
• Follows up his/her projects within construction phase and gives all technical support to construction team.
• Interface with different stakeholders and consultants to obtain their requirements and ensure the timely communication of project information, materials and relevant data to different parties
• Advise on the general approach to the urban layout, public realm designs and construction; and provide necessary documents to obtain required statutory approvals (if applicable)
• Prepare / oversee the preparation of landscape design briefs, studies of user requirements, technical aspects, site conditions, planning, design and building in use etc. as necessary; and give appraisals and recommendations
• Verifies that all Landscape works, drawings and documents (comprising reports, bill of quantities and specifications), are to current codes and standards and in accordance with Al-Futtaim policies and standards.

JOB CONTEXT:

• Obtain stakeholders approvals on different landscape design stages and confirm cost and program compliance with investment case and to present designs;
• Oversee the preparation of, review and approve Tender Documents including drawings specifications, BOQs and any relevant production information in sufficient detail; hold pre-tender briefing for potential contractors to ensure they have a good project understanding; and obtain As-Built drawings following the practical completion of the project;
• Interface with Operations team to obtain their input on the designs and required soft and hardscape elements, Operations Design input and develop Operational / Maintenance Strategy;
• Interface with the Commercial Management team to procure different services; manage RFPs under the direct reporter instructions; prepare tender documentation; manage cost engineering; negotiate contracts; approve and apply payments; and provide services and reports including change management; contract administration advice, and settle final consultants accounts to ensure transparency and adherence to AFGRE policies and procedures through different project stages;
• Provide the Marketing team with landscape project information and graphic materials to develop and implement Marketing Strategy;
• Interface with the Sales and Leasing team to obtain Market Study and feedback and reflect the outputs on the landscape project designs;&l