Senior Design Project Manager

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Design Project Manager in Dubai to oversee and coordinate all aspects of design on major projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in architectural or engineering design management, with a proven track record on large-scale developments. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a degree in Architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in architectural or engineering design management.
• Proven experience on large-scale projects.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy and coordination across projects.
• Ensure design quality and compliance with standards.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and local authorities.
• Oversee all design phases to construction documentation.
• Manage design programs and risk.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client-facing abilities

Education

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Design Project Manager to oversee and coordinate all aspects of design on major projects across the GCC. You will work alongside world-class clients, architects, and consultants to deliver iconic and sustainable developments. This role requires a sharp eye for detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams through all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy and coordination across multiple complex projects.
• Ensure design quality and compliance with regional standards and client expectations.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and local authorities.
• Oversee concept, schematic, and detailed design phases through to construction documentation.
• Manage design programs, risk, and value engineering processes.
• Provide design leadership, mentoring junior staff and upholding best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in architectural or engineering design management.
• Proven experience working on large-scale commercial, residential, or mixed-use developments.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly presentable with strong client-facing abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• GCC experience is highly desirable.
• Degree in Architecture.

Due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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