MANAGER, CAMPUS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE - Zayed University

The University
Established in 1998, Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative institution based on an international model of higher education. The University has experienced rapid growth, and currently has over 1000 faculty and staff serving approximately 9500 undergraduate and 1000 graduate students on its campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Through a curriculum grounded in learning outcomes, the University expects its graduates to be proficient in both English and Arabic, English is the primary language of instruction.
The Opportunity The Campus Physical Development Office (CPDO) seeks a Manager who will lead and manage the CPDO team to meet operating goals of the department in Abu Dhabi campus. The successful candidate will provide overall administrative, management and coordination of a variety of projects related to the new campus in AUH. Planning and supervising will be key roles played as a manager of the department.The ResponsibilitiesManaging 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 CPDO 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.• Works with the Director for planning, budgeting, and operation of the CPDO Department in AUH. • Directs and guides CPDO 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 CPDO 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.• Meets users of facilities from various departments for exchanging ideas and understanding their needs and requirements before preparing final plans for any project. 
Creating and Maintaining Policies and Procedures • Prepare plans, proposals, policies and procedures for CPDO operations in AUH campus in conjunction with the CPDO director. • Establishes procedures for communication and coordination with project constituencies. • Utilizes relevant computer programs for presentation of planning procedures. • 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

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