Assistant Manager - Architectural Design

AlFuttaim; Dubai; Presencial; AED 335 000 - 603 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Al-Futtaim Real Estate in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Architectural Design to oversee design management for development projects. The role coordinates consultants and ensures deliverables meet objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements throughout pre-concept to construction documentation.

The candidate will manage design processes, reviews, approvals, and QCs, and drive consistency with Dubai Festival City requirements, while guiding cross-functional teams

Qualificações

• Architectural honours degree and architect qualification.
• 10–15 years of hands-on architectural design and construction experience.
• Knowledge of architectural regulations, codes, and documentation requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Design Consultant Selection and Management: identify consultants and evaluate submissions.
• Architectural Design Coordination: integrate Dubai Festival City requirements into designs.
• Design Documentation and Regulatory Approvals: review submissions for compliance and approvals.
• Design Programme and Progress Monitoring: manage design milestones and progress.
• Design Change and Cost Management: assess changes and impacts on scope and cost.
• Design Team Coordination and Process Improvement: lead internal design teams and procedures.

Conhecimentos

Architectural design management

Technical coordination

Consultant evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Design change management

Team coordination

Formação académica

Architectural Honours Degree

Qualified Architect

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Assistant Manager - Architectural Design

Job Snapshot

• Role: Assistant Manager - Architectural Design
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Real Estate
• Function: Architecture-Interior Design
• Experience: 10-15 years in design and construction
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Architectural Design to oversee design management activities for individual development projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on coordinating architectural design processes, managing external consultants, and ensuring design deliverables meet project objectives, quality standards, and statutory requirements. The Assistant Manager will manage the design process from the pre-concept stage through construction documentation, working closely with Project Team Leaders, Project Managers, and design consultants.

Responsibilities include consultant prequalification, design scope development, technical coordination, documentation reviews, regulatory approvals, and design progress monitoring. The successful candidate will also coordinate Dubai Festival City (DFC) requirements, manage design changes, and contribute to the improvement of design management procedures.

The position requires extensive architectural design and construction experience, strong consultant management capabilities, and a thorough understanding of building regulations and design documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Design Consultant Selection and Management

• Assess market conditions and identify suitable architectural and design consultants for assigned projects.
• Develop consultant prequalification requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Conduct consultant interviews and review technical presentations to assess capabilities.
• Evaluate consultant submissions and recommend appropriate design appointments.
• Define design scopes, responsibilities, and deliverables in accordance with project objectives.
• Review and adjust design scopes when project requirements change.
• Manage design consultancy agreements and monitor associated costs.
• Coordinate consultant activities from pre-concept design through construction documentation.

Architectural Design Coordination

• Manage the architectural design process across assigned project stages.
• Coordinate Dubai Festival City requirements and ensure their integration into project designs.
• Establish effective communication channels between designers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain coordination between different design packages to support compatibility and consistency.
• Review design submissions against project objectives, DFC requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Arrange design reviews and communicate clear, actionable feedback to consultants.
• Work closely with Project Team Leaders and Project Managers to resolve design coordination issues.
• Support the delivery of coordinated designs that meet project quality and technical requirements.

Design Documentation and Regulatory Approvals

• Obtain and verify design documentation packages for each project stage.
• Review submissions for compliance with approved design scopes, quality requirements, and technical standards.
• Ensure designs meet applicable architectural standards, building codes, and statutory regulations.
• Coordinate documentation required for regulatory approvals and Non-Objection Certificates (NOCs).
• Monitor the resolution of design comments and compliance issues.
• Authorize the release of design packages when the required compliance conditions have been satisfied.
• Maintain accurate records of design submissions, approvals, releases, and related transactions.
• Support consistent documentation and approval procedures throughout the design process.

Design Programme and Progress Monitoring

• Develop and manage design programmes aligned with project construction schedules.
• Establish design deliverables and monitor progress against planned milestones.
• Identify critical-path design activities and prioritize their completion.
• Review consultant performance against agreed design programmes.
• Highlight potential delays and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.
• Maintain communication with project teams regarding design progress and outstanding requirements.
• Support timely delivery of design documentation to meet construction needs.

Design Change and Cost Management

• Identify potential design changes and assess their impact on project requirements.
• Evaluate the cost and schedule implications of proposed design modifications.
• Coordinate the review of design changes with relevant project stakeholders.
• Obtain necessary approvals before implementing applicable changes.
• Communicate approved design changes to consultants and project teams.
• Monitor design-related costs and support effective consultancy contract management.
• Ensure changes are documented and incorporated into relevant design deliverables.

Design Team Coordination and Process Improvement

• Assign responsibilities to design management, CAD, and clerical staff according to skills and workload.
• Provide guidance and feedback to draughting team members to support accurate design deliverables.
• Coordinate internal design support activities to maintain efficient project workflows.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of design management procedures.
• Prepare sections of procedural manuals defining consultant deliverable and documentation requirements.
• Promote consistent application of established design management practices.
• Support effective communication and collaboration across internal and external design teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Architectural Honours Degree and qualification as an Architect, or an equivalent qualification.
• 10-15 years of hands-on professional experience in architectural design and construction.
• In-depth knowledge of architectural design standards, building codes, and statutory regulations.
• Experience managing architectural design activities from pre-concept through construction documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in consultant prequalification, evaluation, and selection.
• Strong understanding of design scope preparation and consultant deliverable coordination.
• Experience reviewing technical design packages and supporting statutory approval processes.
• Knowledge of design programme management, documentation control, and design change procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong architectural design management and technical coordination capabilities.
• Expertise in evaluating and selecting architectural and design consultants.
• Ability to define, manage, and review design scopes and deliverables.
• Excellent coordination skills across design teams, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of architectural regulations, codes, and design documentation requirements.
• Effective communication skills for explaining technical requirements and design feedback.
• Ability to assess design changes and their cost and schedule implications.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and progress monitoring skills.
• Attention to detail when reviewing design submissions and compliance documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple design activities and competing project priorities.
• Effective team coordination and task allocation skills.
• Commitment to design quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.

About Al-Futtaim Real Estate

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is part of Al-Futtaim, a diversified privately held regional business established in the 1930s and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With more than six decades of experience in real estate development and asset management, Al-Futtaim Real Estate plans, develops, and manages projects across the Middle East and North Africa. The company maintains a diversified, multi-billion dollar portfolio spanning residential properties, commercial developments, shopping malls, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, and education. Its flagship mixed-use communities include Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. Al-Futtaim Real Estate also oversees Al-Futtaim Contracting, an integrated specialist division operating across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt. The contracting business has delivered construction, engineering, technology, and facilities management solutions for more than 50 years. Through its development and asset management activities, Al-Futtaim Real Estate focuses on delivering high-quality projects and creating long-term value for the communities it serves.