Architectural Design Manager

Qatar

Architectural Design Manager

What You'll Be Doing

• Direct the planning, design, and implementation of regional architectural projects, including commercial, infrastructure, and transportation facilities, working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to architectural staff, promoting high-quality outcomes, professional growth, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure all projects meet design excellence, technical standards, fire and life safety requirements, and applicable regulatory codes and guidelines.
• Monitor the quality and progress of the architectural discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements and deadlines are satisfied.
• Work closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted issues related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, delivering results on time and within budget while maintaining design integrity and compliance.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel as needed, and prepare staff forecasts to support project and business needs.
• Establish and maintain standards and procedures manuals for the architectural discipline, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Act as the primary architectural liaison between clients and internal/external stakeholders, maintaining strong communication throughout all project phases.
• Guide projects from initial concept through construction, ensuring seamless transitions, coordinated documentation, and successful delivery.
• Resolve complex design and technical challenges, providing innovative and practical solutions to meet client objectives and authority requirements.
• Champion collaborative teamwork and foster a positive, professional working environment across all project disciplines.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor s Degree in Architecture.
• 20 years of related experience, including supervisory and managerial experience.
• Internationally recognized professional architectural license.
• UPDA Registration for Architecture and Qatar Civil Defense approval, or eligibility and ability to obtain the registration within 6 months of onboarding.
• Excellent team management skills to foster a collaborative, inclusive, positive, and professional working environment.
• Extensive experience in architectural project management for complex and large-scale projects.
• Expert knowledge of Qatar and international building codes, regulatory frameworks, contractual structures, and enterprise-level risk mitigation.
• Expert knowledge of architectural design standards, integrated building systems, delivery methodologies, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Expert knowledge of fire and life safety design, including local and international codes and standards.
• Proficiency in establishing and governing standards for design quality, BIM execution, documentation protocols, and technical compliance.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and team management capabilities.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Master s Degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Innovative approach to solving design and technical challenges, including fire and life safety considerations.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
• Expert knowledge of market trends, competitive positioning, and client drivers within the architectural services industry.
• Expertise in digital design ecosystems, emerging technologies, and innovation strategies that enhance design performance and operational efficiency.