Our Multi National Real Estate Developer client has a new requirement for a well experienced Design Manager to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on Residential Projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Design Manager on Residential projects (High rise, mid rise and villa\'s) in the UAE and the wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognised PMC or Design Consultancy business with strong design review skills is essential. 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 solutions for Residential projects including high rise, mid rise and villa\'s.
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 co-ordination 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
Design Manager Experience:
Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering
12+ years of post-qualification experience in a similar capacity
Demonstrable expertise in Design Management for Residential projects coupled with expertise in design review
Good knowledge and experience in working in recognised 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 prioritise work with target-oriented approach
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
UAE driving license is essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: AED35,000.00 - AED45,000.00 per month
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