Senior Design Manager

Al Abbar Group; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 300.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Al Abbar Group in Dubai seeks a high‑caliber Façade Design Lead to drive the complete façade design process from concept to installation. You will direct design teams across locations to ensure timely, high‑quality project delivery.

You will review shop drawings, establish design strategies, and ensure compliance with international and local standards while coordinating with clients, consultants, and suppliers on complex projects.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of façade industry experience with large-scale or landmark projects.
• Proven experience leading design teams on high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality, commercial, airport, cultural or mega-development projects.
• Strong expertise in unitized curtain walls, stick systems, skylights, steel-glass structures, bespoke façades, and specialty building envelope systems.
• Experience working on GCC or Middle East region projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of façade engineering principles, design standards, and performance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with international consultants, architects, contractors, and suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the complete façade design process from concept through installation stages.
• Direct design teams across locations to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Establish design strategies aligned with architectural intent, budget, and programme.
• Review and approve façade shop drawings, fabrication and installation drawings, and material take-offs.
• Interpret contract requirements, specifications, and performance criteria; oversee structural, thermal, acoustic, movement, and performance aspects.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, standards, and local regulations including CWCT and Middle East codes.
• Drive innovative solutions for complex façade geometries and bespoke requirements.
• Lead technical workshops, coordination meetings, reviews, and value engineering discussions.
• Present design solutions to senior stakeholders and project teams.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Façade Design

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Project Management

Client Liaison

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

• Lead and manage the complete façade design process from concept development through detailed design, fabrication, and installation stages.
• Direct design teams across multiple locations and disciplines to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Establish design strategies and technical solutions aligned with architectural intent, project requirements, budget, and programme.
• Review and approve façade shop drawings, fabrication drawings, setting-out drawings, installation drawings, and material take-offs.

Technical Excellence

• Interpret and manage contract requirements, specifications, architectural drawings, and performance criteria.
• Oversee structural, thermal, acoustic, movement, and performance aspects of façade systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and local regulations, including BS, EN, ASTM, CWCT, and relevant Middle East codes.
• Drive innovative solutions for complex façade geometries and bespoke architectural requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary design interface with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and system suppliers.
• Lead technical workshops, coordination meetings, design reviews, and value engineering discussions.
• Present design solutions confidently to senior stakeholders and project teams.

Project Delivery

• Support project management teams in achieving programme, cost, quality, and technical objectives.
• Monitor design progress and proactively resolve technical challenges affecting procurement, fabrication, testing, and site installation.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and variation impacts related to design development.
• Support commercial and estimating teams during tender and pre-construction phases.

Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of design managers, BIM manager, engineers, designers, and draughtsmen.
• Establish best practices and maintain high technical and quality standards throughout the department.
• Promote continuous learning and technical development within the organization.

Quality & Governance

• Implement robust design review and approval procedures.
• Ensure all deliverables meet company quality standards and project requirements.
• Support mock-ups, laboratory testing, site testing, and project commissioning activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of façade industry experience, including significant experience on large-scale and landmark projects.
• Proven experience managing design teams on high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality, commercial, airport, cultural, or mega-development projects.
• Strong expertise in unitized curtain walls, stick systems, skylights, steel-glass structures, bespoke façades, and specialty building envelope systems.
• Previous experience working on projects within the GCC or Middle East region is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of façade engineering principles, design standards, and performance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with international consultants, architects, contractors, and suppliers.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of façade design and engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of structural calculations and system performance requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D design and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with BIM environments and platforms such as Revit is advantageous.
• Familiarity with façade analysis software and engineering tools is preferred.

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent presentation and client-facing skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across international teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and delivery.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience delivering façade packages valued in excess of USD 100M+ on iconic or complex projects