Design Manager (Architecture)

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

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Design Manager (Architecture) to lead technical design efforts for major projects. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience and a strong background in managing design within multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in architectural software and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers the chance to contribute to significant developments in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in delivering design projects.
• 5+ years in a design management role.
• Proficient in software tools like MS Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Coordinate activities and deliverables with architects and stakeholders.
• Conduct design progress meetings and prepare necessary documentation.

Skills

Project management

Design consultancy

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Master’s degree in architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

BIM platforms

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager (Architecture) to join our team! In this role you will get to lead the technical design and delivery efforts on a multidisciplinary Project Management Consultancy team, including external consultants/ contractors, with the objective of delivering a major commercial development in the central business district in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manages and oversees design consultants to ensure that design work remains on schedule, within budget and expectations.

• Coordinates design phase activities/deliverables with architects, engineers, sub-consultants, stakeholders, agencies, relevant authorities, tenants, etc., relative to the project infrastructure design.

• Chairs and conducts design progress and coordination meetings, prepares agendas, coordinates presentation material and prepares meeting minutes for the same.

• Closely liaises with Client/ PMC Engineering Support, Design Managers, Construction Managers and/or External Consultants of interfacing projects during deliverable reviews to ensure quality, completeness and expectations for design deliverable documentation.

• Ensures timely issuance of multiple construction tender packages.

• Coordinates constructability reviews, value engineering exercises and construction submittal reviews by consultants.

• Reviews and provides input on variations and change orders relating to design.

• Manages validation of record documents and post occupancy evaluations.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position during construction as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture; professional registration is preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in delivering design projects across a range of sectors, including hospitality, residential, commercial, infrastructure, landscape, and master planning or leading design consultancy services.

• Well-rounded project portfolio with experience in hospitality/hotel, infrastructure, commercial (retail/mixed-use Class A), institutional, and residential sectors. Preference will be given to candidates with comprehensive experience across all these typologies.

• At least 5 years of experience in design management role.

• Proven track record of successful coordination and facilitation among stakeholders, government agencies, and end users.

• Excellent communication skills, with strong command of the English language.

• Advanced proficiency in software tools including MS Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro), Bluebeam Revu, Revit, SketchUp, and BIM platforms.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree in architecture or related technical or business degree

• Intermediate Proficiency Software Skills with: MS PowerBI

• Horizontal and Vertical Design/Construction Delivery Experience

• Exposure to the UAE Development Market

• Ability to work and successfully deliver a project safely on time, within budget, of the highest quality in fast paced environment with a high-profile client and aggressive program

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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