Design Manager

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international design firm is seeking an experienced professional for a design management role in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and technical detailing across all stages, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. Expertise in Revit, BIM360, and related software tools is required. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is essential. The position offers the opportunity to manage complex projects and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for design and technical detailing through IFC delivery.
• Conduct design and constructability assessments and technical reviews.
• Manage stakeholder approvals of design and samples based on contract deliverables.

Skills

Working knowledge of Revit

BIM360

Sketchup

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Master's Degree of Architecture

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsibility and accountability for design and technical detailing across all design stages through IFC delivery within allocated timeline as per contract.
• Working knowledge of Revit, BIM360, Sketchup, Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign.
• Must carry out design and constructability assessment, technical and QAQC reviews.
• Must deal with local authorities having jurisdiction over regulatory compliance aspects.
• Prepare and review design reports and update project specifications as necessary.
• Identify multi‑disciplinary scope gaps and inform the project director / commercial team.
• Assist the Project Director in preparing and finalizing the Design Management Plan and Project Execution Plan.
• Prepare / Assist in preparing internal monthly progress reports.
• Arrange and lead internal coordination meetings.
• Assist in managing internal resources based on project budget.
• Identify and assist in managing design‑associated risks mitigation strategies and/or escalation.
• Managing the stakeholder approvals of the design and samples based on contract deliverables.
• Ensuring design management is consistent across project components and phases based on UA design principles and ethos.
• Provide technical support for the commercial team including attending contract meetings by presenting project dashboard and seeking advice as necessary by Project directors / Directors.
• Manage the design process efficiently using change requests, risks and design to budget by protecting interest of the stakeholders involved.
• Ensuring the design process is aligned with current legislation, international standards and codes of practice.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and other relevant third parties.
• Manage internal & external tendering processes based on procurement strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Architecture or Master's Degree of Architecture from an accredited program.