Amali Properties is a luxury real estate developer co-founded by Mr. Ali Sajwani and Ms. Amira Sajwani, redefining modern luxury living through bespoke architecture, visionary design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
With a growing portfolio of ultra-luxury developments across the UAE, Amali is shaping the future of refined living through distinctive, design-led spaces that blend privacy, sophistication, and innovation.
About the role
- Manage and monitor design activities across multiple projects from concept design through detailed design and construction documentation stages.
- Track design deliverables, milestones and approvals to ensure adherence to project programmes and development objectives.
- Maintain regular follow-up with consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of design tasks.
- Support the Senior Director - Design in driving project progress and resolving issues that may impact programme or quality.
- Act as the primary point of coordination between architects, interior designers, landscape consultants, engineers and specialist consultants.
- Facilitate communication and information flow between all parties involved in the design process.
- Ensure consultant deliverables are submitted on time, reviewed appropriately and aligned with project requirements.
- Coordinate design workshops, progress meetings and technical review sessions.
- Build effective working relationships with internal departments including Development, Projects, Commercial, Procurement, Sales and Marketing.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers and relevant external stakeholders as required.
- Review design submissions and drawings for completeness, consistency and coordination before formal approvals.
- Assist in identifying design clashes, technical issues and project risks, ensuring timely resolution.
- Monitor project progress against agreed timelines and highlight potential delays or bottlenecks.
- Drive accountability among consultants and stakeholders to ensure commitments are achieved.
- Support the preparation of project status reports and management presentations.
- Ensure design deliverables comply with project briefs, design standards and quality expectations.
- Support design reviews and coordination meetings to maintain design integrity throughout project stages.
- Coordinate consultant responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), material submissions, shop drawings and technical clarifications.
- Support site teams in resolving design issues while protecting approved design intent.
- Participate in design-related site inspections and project coordination meetings when required.
- Coordinate submissions and approvals with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies as required.
- Ensure consultant teams incorporate applicable authority requirements, codes and regulations within design deliverables.
- Monitor approval processes and follow up on outstanding authority comments.
Experience & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Design Management.
- 8-10 years of experience in design management preferably with real estate luxury developments, in the UAE.
- Proven track record in managing design for high-rise, residential or mixed-use projects.
- Strong understanding of local authority processes and permitting requirements.
- PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.