Design Manager, Buildings – Dubai (Hybrid/Flexible)

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Design Manager in Dubai to drive the successful delivery of innovative design projects within the Buildings Design practice. You will bridge creative vision and practical execution, ensuring design initiatives meet goals, client expectations, and quality standards.

Lead a collaborative team through the complete design lifecycle, coordinate across engineering and design disciplines, and maintain rigorous oversight of budgets, timelines, and buildability in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years in a design management role.
• Experience on hospitality & mixed-use development projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design lifecycle from development to delivery.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering and design disciplines.
• Lead design reviews and coordination workshops with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clients and contractors to translate requirements.
• Manage design risks, quality, and buildability.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Design Manager in Dubai to drive the successful delivery of innovative design projects within the Buildings Design practice. You will bridge creative vision and practical execution, ensuring design initiatives meet goals, client expectations, and quality standards.

Lead a collaborative team through the complete design lifecycle, coordinate across engineering and design disciplines, and maintain rigorous oversight of budgets, timelines, and buildability in a