Design Manager

Hill International, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Design Manager in Mumbai, India, to lead the design process across architectural, structural, MEP, façade, landscape, and specialist disciplines.

The role ensures designs meet project requirements, quality standards, budgets, and schedules, while coordinating with consultants and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of design experience in high-rise developments (G+40+) and a background in PMC environments, with a proven track record of

Qualifications

• B.E. - Civil Engineering is required.
• 15 years of experience in Design with high-rise residential projects, including at least one G+40.
• Experience with high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or institutional developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete design process from concept to construction documentation stages.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, façade, landscape, and specialist designers.
• Review design submissions for compliance with project specs, standards, and authority requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction and respond to RFIs.

Education

B.E. - Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Design Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and monitoring all design-related activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures that architectural, structural, MEP, façade, landscape, and specialist designs are developed, reviewed, and delivered in accordance with project requirements, quality standards, budget constraints, statutory regulations, and construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete design process from concept design through detailed design and construction documentation stages.
• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, façade consultants, landscape consultants, and other specialist designers.
• Ensure seamless integration of multidisciplinary designs and identify interface issues proactively.
• Review and monitor design deliverables against project milestones and contractual requirements.
• Review design submissions for compliance with project specifications, design briefs, international standards, local codes, and authority requirements.
• Ensure designs are practical, buildable, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives.
• Conduct regular technical reviews and value engineering workshops.
• Act as the primary interface between the client, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders on all design-related matters.
• Monitor design progress against the approved project schedule.
• Identify potential design delays and implement mitigation measures.
• Provide technical support during construction and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Prepare weekly and monthly design progress reports.
• Maintain records of design submissions, approvals, revisions, and technical correspondence.

Qualifications

• B.E. - Civil Engineering
• 15 years of experience in Design with High rise residential projects with at least 1 project G+40.
• Experience in high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or institutional developments.
• Experience working in a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) environment.
• Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary consultants from concept to project completion.
• Familiarity with international design standards, local authority approvals, and construction methodologies.

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