Design Manager - Infrastructure

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

Job summary

A global construction consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Design Manager - Infrastructure with 15+ years of experience. The role involves overseeing design consultants, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and managing infrastructure projects from inception to completion. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required, with a Master's preferred. This position demands strong project management skills and familiarity with design processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in design management.
• 10+ years of experience in consultancy or design firm.
• Familiarity with underground utilities and roads.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of Design Consultant for compliance.
• Control and manage Senior Discipline Engineers.
• Coordinate with regional office for design support.
• Review and report on monthly updates from Design Consultant.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Project management

Infrastructure project understanding

Design processes familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

About the job Design Manager - Infrastructure

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Based on the project site, monitor the performance of the Design Consultant to ensure the Design correctness and completeness as well as compliance with the scope of work requirements.
• Ensure that the Design Consultant(s) have considered the end users requirements as stated in the statement of requirement.
• Control and manage the Senior Discipline Engineers of the Project Management Team (as applicable) and the Design Consultant teams in respect of Design aspects.
• Evaluate and endorse the variation orders/concession request submitted by the Design Consultant(s) for Client's approval.
• Attend all meetings with Design Consultant(s), its sub-consultants and Client's Meetings.
• Review and comment on all drawings and documents submitted by the Design Consultant(s) and ensure the incorporation of all revisions on all documents.
• Assist, monitor and ensure timely submittals of all documents from the Design Consultant(s) to all government departments until final necessary permits are obtained to proceed with the works to completion.
• Coordinate with regional / home office for technical support required to ensure the correctness and completeness of the Design.
• Review and report to Client all Design Consultant(s) monthly reports, including areas of concern and recommended plans of actions.
• Review the Project Strategy and provide recommendations to the Client.
• Prepare questionnaire for pre-qualification of the Construction Contractors, carry out the pre-qualification and recommend a bidders list.
• Lead PM Disciplines in replying to clarifications, issuing bulletins and attending technical meetings with bidders during Tender stage.
• Propose alternative materials/systems to improve the Design Operation, Future Maintenance and Construction costs.
• All Project Documents are controlled, recorded and filed as per contact requirements.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) from a recognized university.
• Master Degree is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 15 years experience coupled with at least 10 years experience working in a design management position for a consultancy or design firm from inception to completion.
• Excellent understanding of Infrastructure project (underground utilities, roads etc.).
• Understanding of contractor requirements previous experience working for a Contractor is preferred but not essential.
• Familiar with processes of Design, (Space & Functional Analysis, Operators/ Client Liaison, cross-disciplinary issues/ coordination, construction interfaces, programming, cost etc.).