Project Design Manager

Job description / Role

- Works with Tendering Unit to identify and coordinate new projects, carry out the required site visit, assuming the number of man hours and raise any concerns which may have a cost or/and time impact in the design stage later.
- Works with Tendering Unit to develop project scope of work documents and project plans that include an analysis of benefit, cost, work schedule and any related risks.
- Assigns the necessary human recourses for the new project and brief all other interrelated parties and make sure that the scope and time line are clear for all.
- Assigns, schedules, trains, reviews, and monitors project team and work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and is completed on time and within budget.
- Defines the responsibilities of third parties involved in the project including internal and external sub consultants, management, project team, vendors and others affected by the project.
- Identifies, tracks, monitors and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the design. Facilitates appropriate solutions and resolve all disputes.
- Maintains effective communication and working relationships with customers and project team members.
- Identifies the technical approach to be used on a given project and manage all technical meetings, coordination, communication, local authorities approvals and any other aspects.
- Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP), evaluates responses, and select the best technical and commercial proposal.
- Prepares and presents oral and/or written technical reports and project presentations. Organizes and conducts project team meetings.
- Prepare all necessary approval documents for preparing the invoices and follow up and ensure that payments are received.
- Carry out the necessary site visits to verify that the design is matching with the site condition or to collect any additional missing information.
- Coordinate with the permitting department to ensure that all local authorities approvals are obtained before project awarding.

Requirements

- Possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Architecture or related field.
- Have had Ten (10) years of full-time experience managing a medium and large scale projects.
- Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.
- Considerable writing proficiency and visual design skills.
- Reasonable knowledge of all local and international regulations and standards/codes.
- Formal Project Management Certification (PMP) is preferable.

About the Company

Established in 1989 , Ahmed Almazrouei Group has been in existence over the last two decades and has been primarily focused towards Engineering and Design Services across a spectrum of regional markets.

With a view to expanding its horizons, over the years, the group is also involved in General Trading, Property Management, Facilities Management, Oil & Gas, Educational and Food retail business.

The Group presently manages the operations of 11 subsidiaries and associate companies in more than 5 business sectors.