Design Manager - Real Estate

Asico Real Estate Llc; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Work permit assistance

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ASICO Real Estate Llc is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design development and coordination across multiple projects. You will ensure architectural, structural and MEP designs are buildable, code-compliant and aligned with schedules, acting as the technical link between design studio and site.

You will review consultant drawings, manage BIM protocols, coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors, and provide on-site design support and QA/QC.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in architectural or engineering design.
• Familiarity with UAE construction codes and authority approval processes (Dubai Municipality, DDA, Civil Defence, DEWA).
• Qualified Architect with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and UAE driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day design development and coordination across architectural, structural and MEP designs.
• Act as the BIM and technical reviewer to ensure design submissions meet brief, budget and authority requirements.
• Provide hands-on design support to construction on site, resolve design queries and issue clarifications.
• Maintain design quality and compliance with brand standards and regulations; identify non-conformities and risks.
• Manage relationships with design consultants, coordinate permits and approvals with authorities.
• Mentor junior design and BIM team members; coordinate with Commercial, Procurement and Construction teams.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and support client design submissions.
• Stay updated on UAE design codes and BIM technologies; escalate risks for project risk register.

Skills

Design coordination

BIM proficiency

AutoCAD

Revit

RFI management

Site supervision

English-Arabic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

ASICO is looking for an experienced Design Manager to provide hands-on design leadership across our project portfolio In this role you will take ownership of the design development and coordination process ensuring architectural and engineering design is delivered to a high standard while remaining buildable code-compliant commercially practical and aligned with project schedules You will act as the key technical link between the design studio and the construction site working closely with architects engineers consultants contractors and the wider project team A major part of the role will involve resolving design challenges coordinating drawings and technical information and providing direct design support to the construction team on site The Design Manager will report to the Director of Operations amp Projects Development.

Key Responsibilities amp Accountabilities

• 1 Design Development amp Coordination Lead the day-to-day development and coordination of architectural structural and MEP designs across active projects from concept through to construction while reviewing and coordinating consultant drawings and specifications to identify and resolve clashes gaps and inconsistencies before they reach site and ensuring all design deliverables are completed on time and aligned with the overall project program
• 2 Technical Governance amp BIM Act as the day-to-day technical reviewer for design submissions ensuring they meet the project brief budget and authority requirements while maintaining BIM protocols and standards across the design team to ensure accurate models and reliable data throughout design and construction and supporting value engineering by identifying cost efficiencies without compromising design intent or quality
• 3 Construction Support amp Site Supervision Provide hands-on design support to the construction team on site by resolving design queries and issuing technical clarifications conducting site visits and inspections to ensure work follows approved drawings and specifications responding to contractor RFIs in coordination with design consultants and reviewing shop drawings and material submittments for design compliance
• 4 Quality amp Compliance Maintain design quality and consistency across the project portfolio by ensuring alignment with brand standards and authority regulations supporting QA QC processes by identifying and resolving design-related non-conformities and proactively managing design risks by identifying potential issues and coordination liabilities early and escalating them to senior management
• 5 Stakeholder amp Consultant Management Manage day-to-day relationships with design consultants ensuring accountability for design quality program and deliverables while supporting the permitting and NOC process by ensuring submissions meet the requirements of Dubai Municipality DDA DEWA Civil Defense and other relevant authorities and representing the design function in project meetings with contractors consultants and clients where required
• 6 Team Support amp Handover Support and mentor junior design and BIM team members coordinate closely with Commercial Procurement and Construction teams to ensure design decisions are clearly communicated and potential delays or claims are minimized and support testing commissioning and handover by ensuring design compliance and accurate as-built drawings reflecting the completed works
• 7 Periodic Reporting Internal Present weekly and monthly design progress and coordination reports covering design status open technical queries and risk items External Support the preparation of periodic client design updates and regulatory design submissions
• 8 Market Intelligence amp Risk Stay up to date with UAE design and building code requirements and emerging design and BIM technologies while proactively identifying and escalating design and coordination risks for inclusion in the project risk register to help protect the company s interests Monthly Compensation Health Coverage and Work permit Professional development opportunities and resources A dynamic and collaborative work environment with growth potential

10 to 12 years of experience in architectural or engineering design, with demonstrated exposure to construction-stage design support and site supervision. Minimum 5 years of UAE experience is a must. Experience on the consultant or developer side is essential; prior main contractor design-coordination experience is a good addition, but contractor-only experience will not qualify on its own. Strong hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM (Revit or equivalent) , with practical experience enforcing BIM protocols (LOD, BEP, CDE). Working knowledge of FIDIC Conditions of Contract as they relate to design obligations, RFIs , and variations. Familiarity with UAE construction codes and authority approval processes ( Dubai Municipality, DDA, Civil Defence, DEWA) . Must be a qualified Architect, with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Valid UAE driving license. Arabic speaker with strong command of English, both written and spoken. Comfortable splitting time between design-office coordination and active site presence.