Retail Design and Delivery Manager

The roleThe RDD Manager oversees tenant fit out at Grand West, from initial design submissions to shop openings. The priority is to have as many tenants as trading on opening day, 1 May 2027, with every unit completed safely and in line with the mall’s design criteria.What you will do· Own the Tenant Design Criteria Manual and Fit-Out Guide, and keep fit-out procedures, forms, and fees up to date.· Run the design review process for tenant concept, detailed and MEP packages, and issue approvals or comments within the agreed turnaround time.· Plan and control the fit-out program for all units against the opening date, with weekly progress tracking and recovery plans for late units.· Manage unit handover to tenants: shell-and-core condition checks, handover certificates, and documentation.· Lead the RDD site team (architecture engineer, MEP engineer, fit-out supervisors, and coordinator) in inspections, permits to work, hot-work control and snagging.· Coordinate with the base-build contractor, consultants, Leasing, Maintenance, QHSE and Security on site access, organization, loading bays and working hours.What you bring· Bachelor’s degree in architecture or civil/MEP Engineering. PMP or equivalent is an advantage.· Experience: 10+ years, of which 5+ in shopping-mall tenant coordination, RDD or fit-out management. Mall experience is necessary.· Strong knowledge of Egyptian building code and Civil Defiance fire requirements· Reading and reviewing architectural and MEP drawings.· AutoCAD, MS Project or Primavera, MS Excel· Leading site teams and overseeing demanding tenants and contractors.What success looks like?· Tenant design submissions reviewed within ten working days.· Fit-out programmed on track for the 2027 opening.· At least 85% of leased units trading on opening day.· Zero lost-time incidents in fit-out areasWhat we offer· A chance to open a new mall and be part of it from fit-out onwards.· Medical insurance· Social insuranceFull-time, on site in Sheikh Zayed City, five working days a week.How to applyApply here or e-mail your Resume to careers@grand-west.com with "GW-P1-01 RDD Manager" as the subject. Please tell us your notice period. We will contact shortlisted candidates.