Design Manager

Job description / Role

Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to oversee the design process from concept to IFC delivery. The role requires a strong technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
• Responsibility and accountability for design and technical detailing across all design stages, ensuring IFC delivery within the allocated timeline as per the contract.
• Proficient use of Revit, BIM360, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, and Adobe InDesign.
• Conduct design and constructability assessments, technical reviews, and QA/QC evaluations.
• Liaise with local authorities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review design reports, updating project specifications as necessary.
• Identify multi-disciplinary scope gaps & communicate them to the Project Director or commercial team.
• Assist the Project Director in preparing & finalizing the Design Management Plan & Project Execution Plan.
• Prepare or assist in preparing internal monthly progress reports.
• Arrange and lead internal coordination meetings.
• Assist in managing internal resources based on the project budget.
• Identify and assist in managing design-associated risks, mitigation strategies, and/or escalations.
• Manage stakeholder approvals for designs and samples, ensuring alignment with contract deliverables.
• Ensure consistency in design management across all project components and phases, adhering to U+A's design principles and ethos.
• Provide technical support to the commercial team, including attending contract meetings and presenting project dashboards, while consulting with Project Directors/Directors as needed.
• Manage the design process efficiently, addressing change requests and risks while ensuring the design remains within budget and serves stakeholders' interests.
• Ensure the design process aligns with current legislation, international standards, and codes of practice.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and relevant third parties.
• Manage internal and external tendering processes as per the procurement strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in design management.
• Strong knowledge of Revit, BIM360, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, and Adobe InDesign.
• Experience with local authority regulations in the UAE.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

About the Company

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 16,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects. Through its wide-ranging fields of activity, Egis is a central player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.