General Manager

Internal : Direct team, Executive Committee, Management team, Procurement
External : Contractors, Suppliers, Developers, Government departments

• Create and implement an annual overall strategic development plan of HAI business.
• Create an annual forecast plan of HAI’s financial growth projection.
• Take primary responsibility for development of budgets throughout the business and ensure that they
  are met and to time.
• Develop processes and policies for accurate and timely completion of financial reports to owners and
  Executive Director.
• To develop the manpower planning and associated policies and procedures.
• Review and approve petty cash expenditure.
• Review and approve all accounts payable invoices and ensure payment in accordance with terms.
• Oversee and develop a procedural manual for all administrative tasks.
• Ensure internal policy is in-line with Group policy and reviewed annually.
• Handle core procurement and other sundry supplies as required.
• Proactively develop service levels across the business to exceed client expectations, advising clients of
  management set-up.
• Manage effective feedback mechanisms for all clients.
• Monitor, measure and report on organizational development plans and achievements within agreed
  formats and timescale.
• Prepare and submit quarterly report on general business progress and developments to the Executive
  Director at Head Office.
• Proactively anticipate areas of conflict within the business. Take appropriate action to address any areas
  identified and how they can be avoided.
• In-conjunction with IT department work on production and submission of print advertisement.
• In conjunction with IT department work to improve, develop and update business website.
• Act as “ambassador” for HAI within wider Qatar community.
• Ensure detailed snagging working is carried our prior to taking over any properties and new
  developments.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director and Human Resources prepare and update all job
  descriptions as necessary.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director and Human Resources prepare and submit recruitment
  advertisements.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director and Human Resources prepare and issue all staff contracts
  and addendums.
• Ensure that all Head Office Human Resources policies and procedures are being adhered to and
  practiced at the workplace.
• Conduct biannual staff appraisals and performance reviews and report feedback to Human Resources at
  Head Office.
• Implement Group HR Disciplinary Policy and Procedure where appropriate.
• Conduct regular team meetings with the aim of discussing problems, agreeing solutions and exchanging
  information.
• Provide the client with sound clear advice at the outset of the project about: the design/development
  potential; approximate building costs; the need for various statutory consents; project programming and
  likely time scales; the need to engage the services of other professional consultants and specialists.
• Respond as accurately and appropriately as possible to the client’s needs and requirements.
• Develop and produce design schemes to be viable in terms of built ability and local authority guidelines,
  planning structures and building legislation.
• Develop the design to detail and produce all necessary detailed construction drawings, diagrams
  specifications and schedules etc. to enable the building contractor to carry out the works to a satisfactory
  standard.
• Attending regular meeting with clients, contractors and other specialists
• Oversee the building contract and to monitor the work in terms of quality, progress and costs as closely
  as is reasonably possible.
• Pay attention to environmental and sustainable issues and where possible to incorporate energy saving
  technologies into design specification.
• Act as Consultant’s Representative on project works when necessary.

• Possess strong leadership qualities and a proactive nature
• Open and approachable management style.
• Able to inspire and leads others to achieve challenging results.
• To work as an individual and to be a team player.
• Confident, articulate and clear oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic across all
  levels.
• Develop good working relationships with colleagues and other internal departments.
• Motivational with a positive attitude and professional approach at all times.
• Strong planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
• Strong initiative.
• Excellent administration skills
• Attention to detail. Self driven. Good interpersonal skills. Assertive nature. Logical thinker.
• Work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Be inventive and imaginative; be passionate about buildings and the built environment.
• BSc in Architecture, Interior Design or relevant related discipline
• Masters would be preferable
• A licensed Architect with MMUP Certificate Grade “A”

• A proven track record in the Design industry with at least 10 years’ experience in architectural design,
  drafting, detailing, coordination and monitoring.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a managerial level position.
• Have a strong background in Architecture / Interior Design with Design Project Management and
  Business Development exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to handle Project Documents/Drawing Coordination (Specifications, Bill of
  Quantities & other Technical data – MEP & Structural).
• Expertise in 3D Max and Photoshop.
• Possess a strong visual awareness and an eye for detail, have good drawing skills, with the ability to
  work in applicable software.