Design Manager - Project Management Consultancy

Job description / Role

Our Multi National Project Management Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Design Manager to join their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE to work on New build and refurbishment Residential projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Design Manager on Residential build and refurbishment projects in the UAE and the wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognised PMC or Design Consultancy business.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent placement with our client.

Key Responsibilities:
• This is a Design Management role and candidates should have demonstrable skills in developing and coordinating interior and base build design solutions for Residential new build and refurbishment projects.
• Liaise with Company stakeholders ,consultant, contractors and construction supervision management
• Leading and managing the full design process up to IFC with international and local consultants and coordination of project delivery against the design.
• Assessment and evaluation of design Consultants including scope definition contract management budget stewardship as well as progress and variation monitoring according to the scope and contract
• Monitoring projects budget against the design across project life cycle up to Tender documents followed by IFC
• Managing and stewarding projects risks and key milestones to company s stakeholders on regular basis
• Review design documents throughout the different project stages to make sure the design intent is well maintained up to construction
• Obtain stakeholders approvals on different design stages confirm cost and program compliance with investment case and to present designs
• Interface with the Commercial Management team to procure different services
• Participate in establishing and implementing the Project Management Plan and or Design Implementation Plan and procedures
• Prepare tender strategy identify qualified consultants contractors and vendors prepare and issue RFP s evaluate proposals negotiate contract terms deliverables payment schedules and issue recommendation to the client
• Monitoring the material submission RFIs replies during the construction phases in coordination with the construction team to ensure applying the primary design intent
• Oversee and guide consultants design progress activities Monitor and verify design progress and submittals at all design phases
• Oversee the implementation of design quality assurance Value Engineering as well as completeness of design documents throughout all phases up to Construction Documents in coordination with local international consultants
• Attend or chair meetings and or workshops with consultants and contractors review meeting minutes and follow up to achieve identified actions
• Organize manage design review meetings workshops and reports during design phases
• Ensures discipline project teams under their management comply with Project Execution Plans, including design management, project management and BIM management plans, and are adhered to throughout the project delivery process
• Confirms coordination issues are resolved (Through use of task log or similar tracking tools)
• Reviews scope of work, roles & responsibilities, and deliverables prepared by discipline leads to check alignment and consistency with Client and contract requirements.
• Assists the PM with controlling change
• Assists the PM with managing risk
• Responsible for periodic project progress reports to senior management
• Responsible for defining the quality budget and schedule for completing the technical quality review on deliverables

Salary:
AED 38,000 to 45,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Design Manager Experience:
• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering
• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in a similar capacity
• Demonstrable expertise in Design Management for Residential build and refurbishment projects
• Good knowledge and experience in working in recognized engineering or design consultancy companies
• Strong Design capabilities in Revit and other design softwares
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects concurrently
• Able to work independently and work under pressure
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize work with target-oriented approach
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• UAE driving license is essential

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.