Lead Design Manager – Infrastructure & Buildings, UAE

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking experienced Design Managers for a large-scale mixed-use development project in the UAE.

You will oversee design across infrastructure & buildings, hospitality & interior design, and masterplan & landscape, ensuring coordinated delivery from concept to IFC stage. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Architecture or Engineering (Master’s preferred), 10+ years in design/engineering, and at least 5 years in design management, with PMC or consultancy experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in design and engineering roles.
• Minimum 5 years in a design management position.
• Experience working within PMC or consultancy environment.
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and approval processes.
• Proficiency in design and coordination tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks).
• Manage the design process from concept through detailed design and IFC stages.
• Ensure timely submission of all design deliverables in accordance with approved schedules.
• Monitor design progress and report deviations.

Responsibilities

• Manage design process from concept through detailed design and IFC stages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated designs.
• Ensure timely submission of design deliverables per schedule.
• Monitor progress and report deviations.

Skills

Design management

Coordination

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

PMC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Hill International, Inc. is seeking experienced Design Managers for a large-scale mixed-use development project in the UAE.

You will oversee design across infrastructure & buildings, hospitality & interior design, and masterplan & landscape, ensuring coordinated delivery from concept to IFC stage. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Architecture or Engineering (Master’s preferred), 10+ years in design/engineering, and at least 5 years in design management, with PMC or consultancy experience