Senior Design Manager - Multidisciplinary

Aecom; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee complex projects in South Africa. The role involves extensive project management tasks including budget analysis, client communication, and team collaboration, ensuring high standards and quality procedures are met. Candidates must have a degree in built environment and significant post-graduate experience, coupled with relevant professional registrations and certifications. This position allows for flexible hybrid working arrangements, providing a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of post-graduate experience with an Honours degree.
• Commercial health analysis experience.
• Required registration with ECSA, SACAP, or PMI certification.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes full day-to-day design management on complex projects.
• Prepares monthly status reports and advises project teams on commercial health.
• Collaborates with clients to confirm design approaches and scope.

Skills

Technical Excellence

Project Reporting

Client Communication

Education

Honours degree in built environment

B-Tech degree in built environment

National Higher Diploma in built environment

National Diploma in built environment

Tertiary qualification in Project Management

Job description

Senior Design Manager - MultidisciplinaryJoin to apply for the Senior Design Manager - Multidisciplinary role at AECOMSenior Design Manager - Multidisciplinary1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Design Manager - Multidisciplinary role at AECOMCompany DescriptionAECOM is seeking a Senior Design Manager to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion .

This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams.

As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.About Enterprise CapabilitiesFundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM's primary vehicle for workshare.

Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.With a team of over technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.Start here.

Grow here.Job DescriptionUndertakes full day to day Design Management role on more complex projects or on a range of smaller but more challenging projects or running a component of a major project.Technical Excellence : Delivery of EC Africa Projects, understand status, budget, risks, etc.Understands and embrace AECOM PM's best practices, and AECOM's PDS and EC GEPsHas a solid Technical Background on Multidisciplinary Engineering Projects and can contribute to technical discussions when neededUndertakes the full responsibility and tasks of the design management of projectsAble to analyse all types of projects commercially and advise the Project Delivery Teams of the commercial health of their projects and highlights concerns in advance.Prepares and assists in various levels of project reporting.

Key contributor in the preparation of the monthly status reports.Reviews and approves output from project cost and schedule systems.

Prepares or reviews presentations based on system output.Delivers effective communication, inclusive of clients and team members, to clarify expectations and requirementsPrepare cost proposals for projects or programs.Prepare project reports, KPIs and ensures that Quality Procedures are followed within EC Africa, and multi-centric Projects that are managed in EC Africa.Collaborate and coordinate closely with the Lead Office Project Manager and design teamsEnsures assigned design teams effectively coordinate with each otherResponsible for ensuring that any additional work / changes in scope are approved by clientsEnsures that quality reviews are conducted and that the appropriate Lead Verifiers are assigned to the projectsCollaborate with the client to confirm the design approach and that it satisfies the client scope of services and expectationsSupports other Africa EC Lead PMs / DMs in their day to day duties and project discussions.QualificationsHonours degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of eight years' relevant post-graduate experienceB-Tech degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of nine years' relevant post-graduate experienceNational Higher Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of ten years' relevant post-graduate experienceNational Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of eleven years' relevant post-graduate experienceTertiary qualification in Project Management related field of study, such as procurement, quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, planning, contracting, etc with a minimum of nine years' relevant post-graduate experienceRequired : Registration as PrEng with ECSA, ORRegistration as PrArch with SACAP, ORRegistration as PrCPM with SACPCMP, ORCertification as PMP / PgMP / PfMP / PMI-SP / PMI-ACP with PMIAdditional InformationAt AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunityAt AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive.

As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.

As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

AECOM is a Fortune firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year .

Learn more at .What makes AECOM a great place to workYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.

Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.

With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.

Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned.

Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

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