Design Manager - Aluminum/Facade

Azizi Developments; Dubai; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Azizi Developments seeks a Design Manager to lead the aluminum facade design team and oversee engineering, detailing, and coordination with production and site teams. The role focuses on delivering compliant, high-quality facade systems for upscale UAE projects.

Requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 10–15 years in aluminum/facade manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership position. UAE/GCC experience preferred; global standards awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in aluminum, facade, or architectural metal manufacturing.
• At least 5 years in a Design Manager or senior design leadership role.
• Strong experience in aluminum facade systems, curtain walls, glazing, cladding, and architectural aluminum systems.
• Proven experience managing design teams within an aluminum manufacturing or facade contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, production drawings, installation details, and engineering calculations.
• Experience handling large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, or high-rise building projects, preferably in the UAE or GCC.

Responsabilités

• Lead design management leadership for aluminum and facade design team and establish strategies, workflows, and standards for timely delivery.
• Oversee aluminum facade engineering including reviews of concepts, drawings, shop drawings, and installation details to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Coordinate manufacturing production to ensure designs are suitable for fabrication, optimizing materials and assembly methods.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, architects, and site teams to ensure timely submissions and compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.
• Implement design QA/QC procedures, identify risks and conflicts, and maintain documentation and version control.

Connaissances

Design management leadership

Aluminum facade engineering

Team leadership

Fabrication drawings & calculations

Regulatory compliance UAE standards

Formation

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

• Design Management LeadershipLead manage and supervise the aluminum and facade design team including Design Engineers Senior Designers Draftsmen and BIM CAD personnel Establish design strategies workflows and standards to ensure efficient and timely project delivery Allocate resources and monitor team performance productivity and deliverables Review and approve design drawings calculations technical submissions and engineering documents
• Aluminum Facade EngineeringOversee the preparation and review of design concepts technical drawings shop drawings fabrication drawings and installation details Ensure designs comply with project specifications architectural requirements structural integrity and applicable international standards Review aluminum systems curtain wall systems cladding glazing doors windows louvers and other facade-related components Ensure proper material specifications profiles hardware glass specifications and system compatibility Provide technical solutions for complex facade and aluminum design challenges
• Manufacturing Production CoordinationCoordinate closely with production and factory teams to ensure design drawings are suitable for manufacturing and fabrication Ensure design outputs consider manufacturing capabilities material optimization assembly requirements and installation methods Resolve design-related production issues and provide technical clarifications Support production planning through timely release of approved fabrication drawings and material specifications
• Project Coordination Technical ComplianceCoordinate with Project Managers Consultants Architects Structural Engineers Procurement and Site Teams Ensure timely submission and approval of technical drawings and material submittals Review design changes variations and technical modifications throughout the project lifecycle Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations project requirements and relevant international facade engineering standards
• Quality Control Risk ManagementImplement design quality control procedures and drawing review processes Identify potential design conflicts technical risks and constructability issues Ensure proper coordination between architectural structural and MEP requirements Monitor design revisions and maintain proper documentation and version control

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in aluminum, facade, or architectural metal manufacturing.
• At least 5 years in a Design Manager or senior design leadership role.
• Strong experience in aluminum facade systems, curtain walls, glazing, cladding, and architectural aluminum systems.
• Proven experience in managing design teams within an aluminum manufacturing or facade contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, production drawings, installation details, and engineering calculations.
• Experience handling large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, or high-rise building projects, preferably in the UAE or GCC.