Senior Design Manager – Client-Facing Project Leader

Wasael Property Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasael Property Management in Abu Dhabi invites a seasoned Design Manager to lead design engineering across projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and client expectations. The role oversees design processes, coordinates with consultants, manages approvals, and ensures regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

You will manage multiple design streams, mentor the design team, and maintain thorough documentation while driving value engineering and stakeholder communication with the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in design management, with leadership of design teams.
• Experience interfacing with VVIP clients across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Prior experience as a consultant in design/architecture field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering across projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors and client representatives for approvals.
• Manage project budget, schedule and scope to meet client objectives.
• Oversee design process documentation and regulatory approvals.
• Mentor design team and drive value engineering for cost/time savings.
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders and PMs.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client interface

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Rhino

Job description

Wasael Property Management in Abu Dhabi invites a seasoned Design Manager to lead design engineering across projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and client expectations. The role oversees design processes, coordinates with consultants, manages approvals, and ensures regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

You will manage multiple design streams, mentor the design team, and maintain thorough documentation while driving value engineering and stakeholder communication with the