Design Manager

Currie & Brown; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to lead design efforts in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing design consultants, developing comprehensive design management plans, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. The ideal candidate will have over six years of design management experience, particularly in hospitality and high-rise projects within the UAE. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the design process, implementing sustainability programs, and ensuring quality across all design deliverables. If you're passionate about design and ready to take on a pivotal role in exciting projects, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of design management experience on diverse projects.
• Strong background in hospitality, residential, and high-rise projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and oversee design consultants for projects.
• Develop and implement design management plans and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with project briefs and client requirements.

Skills

Design Management

Project Management

BIM Management

Sustainability Program Implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Job description

Currie & Brown are looking for a Design Manager to join the team in Abu Dhabi.

What will you be doing?

• Assist develop scope of services for all required design consultants
• Manage the procurement of design consultants
• Develop and implement the design management plan
• Manage the design process
• Develop a design responsibility matrix to clarify roles and responsibilities of the respective design consultants
• Review design consultant deliverables to ensure compliance with the project brief and client requirements
• Monitor and manage the design schedule(s)
• Assist develop the project quality plan
• Manage all design consultants in accordance with the project BIM requirements
• Oversee the implementation of the sustainability program / requirements
• Assist develop the statutory approval flow chart for all design stages
• Oversee preparation of all technical documentation required for construction tender packages

What do you need?

6+ years’ design management experience on a variety of projects

Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture

Previous experience of working on Hospitality, Residential and high-rise projects in the UAE