Design Manager

Northeast; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Design Manager to oversee design and BIM coordination across projects. The role involves building client relationships, managing proposals, and ensuring design quality. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and at least 7 years of project management experience, particularly in the Middle East. This position offers an opportunity to make a substantial impact within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Project/Design Management role.
• Extensive design experience across various project types.
• Middle East experience and knowledge of regional construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and BIM model coordination across projects.
• Establish strong relationships with clients and oversee proposals.
• Manage and mitigate risks within the Service Group.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder cooperation

Project management

Design quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

Description

Job Title: Design Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE

Reports to: Business Group Leader

Company: GHD

Role Purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Manager to join our Design Business Group in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will play a key role in collaborating with various business groups project directors and engineers/architects on a range of projects from small to large scale. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure design and BIM model coordination across projects in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and establish strong relationships with clients.
• Position the business for opportunities and oversee the development and submission of proposals.
• Secure schedule and manage workload for the Business Group.
• Provide leadership to the Service Group in line with GHDs values purpose goals and objectives.
• Ensure the Group has the necessary materials and resources to deliver quality service and documentation.
• Develop and agree on job work packages budgets and progress with Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Manage the allocation of people to projects in agreement with Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Build effective relationships with other GHD offices.
• Mentor graduate professionals within the business.
• Enhance the profile of the business in the market and ensure sustainable growth of the Groups revenues.
• Ensure the design quality and technical soundness of work produced by the Group.
• Manage and mitigate risk within the Service Group and ensure compliance with EMS standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Built Environment or a related field. PMI or APM certification is desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Project/Design Management role.
• Extensive design experience from concept through to construction across various project types including residential commercial hospitality medical leisure education and highrise developments.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders including senior management clients and various departments.
• Experience working with project teams for reviewing design deliverables conducting detailed reviews and checks and issuing checking reports.
• Proven track record of delivering multidisciplinary design projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in preparing design briefs fee proposals and negotiating contracts with subcontractors/subconsultants.
• Middle East experience and working knowledge of design and construction practices specific to the region.
• High work performance and excellent people skills.

If you are a motivated and experienced Design Manager looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing company we encourage you to apply.

Required Experience:

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