Head of Design

AM Industries LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Design Manager to oversee design quality and ensure compliance with regulations. In this pivotal role, you will manage design consultants, coordinate with local authorities, and ensure that projects adhere to budget and program requirements. You will be responsible for evaluating design submissions, facilitating invoicing, and preparing presentations for management. If you are passionate about design excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant impact on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing design quality and compliance.
• Strong background in coordinating with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage design quality, budget alignment, and program adherence.
• Coordinate with authorities and oversee design and development processes.
• Evaluate design consultant work and supervise design changes.

Skills

Design Management

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Client Coordination

Project Delivery

Job description

Responsibilities
Managing design quality, budget alignment & program adherence simultaneously.
Managing design consultants daily, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and best practice standards.
Managing and coordinating the Authority requirements and Permitting process/procedures with the local Authorities, Client and Contractors involved.
Managing and coordinating the overall design and development process in coordination with the client’s wider project and delivery team.
Coordinating with the client’s procurement team in the preparation and execution of consultant bidder’s lists, RFPs, and technical evaluations.
Ensuring consultant submissions are complete and comply with the deliverable lists identified in the consultant’s contract.
Facilitating expedient consultant invoicing & stage payments.
Preparing and presenting stage-gate presentations to the client’s management.
Managing material submission and approvals.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Evaluate design consultant work, edit contracts if needed, and review payments.
Supervise and coordinate design changes and revisions of design and construction drawings.
Assess shop drawings for correctness and alignment with approved plans and design intent.
Organize and contribute to designing and developing design and construction delivery strategies.
Maintain records and prepare reports and presentations on design and development projects.
Provide design feedback and recommendations to align with the approved direction and design intent.
Oversee site inspections to check development project progress and to confirm compliance with regulations and specifications.
Keep up to date with the latest designs and solutions by reading the latest journals and exploring new trends.